Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

‘Soul of a Nation’

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The “Soul of a Nation” exhibition and symposium will be accompanie­d by programs including: ■ Feb. 28: Spotlight Talk Panel: Discussion on African-American athletes in Arkansas. Evin Demirel will moderate a conversati­on around his book with guest speakers such as Razorback great and NBA and NCAA All-Star Sidney Moncrief.

■ March 2: Performanc­e Lab: The Last Poets perform a greatest-hits show from their spoken-word albums that inspired politicall­y charged rap groups such as Public Enemy. The night will feature a vinyl signing. ■ March 15, 22, 29: Listening Sessions: Music from the 1960s, ’70s, and ’80s, featuring selected tracks inspired by the temporary exhibition “Soul of a Nation: Art in the Age of Black Power.”

Other related resources:

■ Soul of a Nation Spotify playlist, YouTube watch list and suggested readings is available online and in the print guide.

■ Fully illustrate­d exhibition catalog in the museum store for purchase.

■ Gallery interactiv­es will include videos showcasing speeches from prominent civil rights leaders, digitized Black Photograph­ers Annual magazines, and clips of Just Above Midtown gallery performanc­es. ■ The museum restaurant, Eleven, will offer a Soul of a Nation tasting menu through March.

■ Special tours through Soul of a Nation are planned for 1 p.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays for the run of the exhibition.

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