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ANITA CANADA’S “Jazz in the Acoustic Realm”
2024-06-29 18:30 - 21:30 (America/Chicago)
Set List – Saturday, June 29, 2024

Song for My Father – Horace Silver

Lullaby of Birdland

Afro Blue – Mongo Santamaria

Fragile – Cassandra Wilson

Plain Gold Ring – Nina Simone

Strange Fruit – Billie Holiday

Into My Soul – Dee Dee Bridgewater

My Funny Valentine

Whatever Lola Wants – Sarah Vaughn

What You Won’t Do for Love – Bobby Caldwell

Nature Boy – Nat King Cole

Four Women – Nina Simone

You Move Me – Cassandra Wilson

Keys – Primarily A- / flat &

6984 Main Street, Ste. A

Lithonia, GA 30058

Arrival: 6pm / Performance: 7:30pm

Afrikan-Centered Consciousness vs The New World Order
2024-06-23 14:00 - 17:00

Juneteenth Celebration of Freedom
2024-06-15 16:00 - 21:00 | Southeast Athletic Complex, 5845 Hillsvale Rd, Lithonia,, Georgia, 30058, United States
Come, Celebrate Juneteenth with us!!! The City of Stonecrest invites you and your family to participate in our Annual Juneteenth Celebration of Freedom on June 15th, from 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM, at the Southeast Athletic Complex. The Celebration will feature an expanded kids zone, live performances, food trucks, vendors, and a fireworks show.This event is free and open to the public! The fireworks display begins at 9:00 PM.We look forward to seeing you there!

‘I, Too’: A Documentary Film from the Mind of Carol Anderson
2024-06-08 03:00 - 17:00
We know some of you who were interested in seeing this film couldn’t make it so we are showing it again. We hope you can join us.

Join us for a screening of the Documentary Film, I, Too, from the mind of Emory University professor, Dr. Carol Anderson. This film is about the January 6 insurrection and white terrorism in African American communities. We are showing this film to inspire you to protect our right to vote and fight for democracy.

The screening will be held in the 30058 zip code. Once you register for a ticket you will receive an email with the full address.

Tickets

www.mobilize.us/indivisiblega04/event/624815

Here’s a trailer of the documentary film: I, Too

Film Synopsis:

On January 6, 2021, armed insurrectionists besieged the United States Capitol in the name of patriotism. To some, it was an unexpected and shocking attack on democracy. To others, it was a noble attempt to rescue a nation on the brink of collapse. For Carol Anderson, the insurrection was a predictable coda to more than two centuries of American mythology.

We are grateful to Humanity in Action for making this film available to us.

Let The Circle Be Unbroken Expanded
2024-04-28 15:00 - 18:00 | Black Dot Cultural Center & Book Store, 6984 Main St,, Lithonia, GA, 30058, United States
“If we are to define our classics as those words which traverse all Afrikan time, singularly speaking to the uncompromised mind of Afrika as a righteous, spiritual entity, then Marimba Ani’s Let the Circle Be Unbroken is a timeless classic. It is a revolutionary nationthinking, nationbuilding tool of epic proportions for Warriors with the Sankofan mind to recreate reality in our Ancestors names.

And now, to this masterpiece which by itself, stands as a guide to what it means Be Afrikan, she has added a true praise song a statement of reverence for those who came before and unequivocally established our humanity, an ourstorical recollection of the fact, depth and progression of the Maafa and an affirmation through which an untainted Afrikan order can be remembered and restored to its original lucidity, resilience and power.”

Black Dot Community STEM Program
2024-04-27 18:00 - 20:00
Meet Kennedy Thandulwazi Akua Amore, a 17-year-old high school senior with an unwavering passion for biomedical engineering. Kennedy is not just another student—she’s a trailblazer on a mission to ignite curiosity and foster awarenessamong the youth in our community through her innovative initiative, The Community STEM Program. At the Black Dot Cultural Center & Leadership Academy, we’re honored to stand beside Kennedy in her quest to inspire the next generation of STEM enthusiasts.

2024 Business Workshop
2024-04-24 18:00 - 20:00
WHY ATTEND THIS EVENT

2024 Business Workshop

What You Will Learn

Networking Mastery: Learn how to leverage networking to find and attract your first or next 100 clients effectively.

Sales Follow-Up Secrets: Discover strategies for a follow-up system that converts leads into loyal customers.

Social Media Success: Uncover how to utilize social media platforms to engage with and grow your client base.

WHAT DO U DO? A COMMUNITY NETWORKING EVENT
2024-04-23 17:30 - 19:30
We all have talent, skill and resources to share. Join us as we discuss ways we can grow our businesses and passions throughcollaboration.– How does it work?– Share what you do.– Tell what you need.The community will step in with their talent, skill and resources via discussion and networking.Support the host business.

A Community Conversation with Lorraine Cochran-Johnson
2024-04-20 17:00 | Black Dot Cultural Center & Book Store, 6984 Main St,, Lithonia, GA, 30058, United States
Join Black Dot Cultural Center as we engage in “A Community Conversation with Lorraine Cochran-Johnson” running for Dekalb County CEO.

Lorraine Cochran-Johnson is the former Super District 7 Commissioner of DeKalb County, Georgia, being elected in 2018 and 2022. As a Commissioner, Lorraine has saved DeKalb residents over $92 million through mandatory audit and contract review and successfully oversaw the distribution of more than $1.4 billion in funds associated with water, roads, and infrastructure, making her distribution as PWI the largest committee distribution by a commissioner as committee chair in the history of DeKalb County.Lorraine was the 2023 Elected Official of the Year by the American Public Works Association and the 2023 Champion of Housing by Georgia ACT and received The Lifetime Achievement Award by President Joe Biden in 2023 and 2024. She is a graduate of Troy University where she received a B.S. degree in Political Science and Criminal Justice; a M.S. in The Administration of Criminal Justice and received and an M.P.A. with a concentration in Economic Development and Grant Writing from Auburn University before attending John Marshall Law School. She holds an Executive Education Certificate from the John F. Kennedy School at Harvard University in Delivering Public Services: Efficiency, Equity, and Quality.

Let’s Talk Community Chats
2024-04-20 14:00 - 16:00
Let’s Talk Community Chats are community gatherings where we bring new parents together with doulas, lactation consultants, and other caregivers in order to offer families education and support, free of charge, around safe sleep and breastfeeding Drop by to chat plus recieve complimentary supplies like diapers and sleep sacks! These chats will be held monthly from April to August on the third Saturday of every month from 2:00-4:00 pm.

BABA MWALIMU BARUTI - AFRIKAN-CENTERED CONSCIOUSNESS VS THE NEW WORLD ORDER
2024-04-14 12:00 - 17:00
Baba Baruti is returning to the Black Dot Cultural Center to give a lecture on what he deems is the MOST IMPORTANT book written by Nana Amos Wilson: Afrikan-centered Consciousness VS The New World Order: Garveyism in the Age of Globalism.

In two masterful lectures contained within the pages of this modest text, Dr. Wilson challenges the all too pervasive assumption and false perception that the “New World Order” is somehow ordained-that if Afrikan people are to progress, they have no other alternative but to remain colonized by White-Western interests. This of course is patently false. Dr. Wilson debunks this myth with an insightful analysis of the Legacy of Marcus Garvey and the proven validity of African-centered consciousness as a necessary psychological and material tool in the struggle for true liberation.

Baba Mwalimu K. Bomani Baruti is co-founder and co-director of Akoben Institute, a full-time, independent, Afrikan-centered homeschooling program for middle and high schoolers that celebrated its 21st year of service to our community. He has written and self-published 27 books (and 5 workbooks) addressing issues ranging from manhood to chess, the Middle Passage, and relationships to education to security. He is a former faculty at Chicago State University and Morehouse College. For the last twenty years, he has continued this work through teaching courses, classes, and lectures online at the Akoben Institute for Adults and Youth. He has been married to Yaa Mawusi Baruti for 35 years and they have one daughter, Alaya, who lives with her husband and six children.

About Akoben House

Independent Publishers

Akoben House is an independent, Afrikan-centered publishing company. Founded in 2000 by Mwalimu K. Bomani and Yaa Mawusi Baruti, it is dedicated to disseminating consciousness-raising writings. Read More

Melodic Moments
2024-03-30 12:00 - 14:30 | Black Dot Cultural Center & Book Store, 6984 Main St,, Lithonia, GA, 30058, United States
Join us each Saturday morning for our live Melodic Moments featuring Atlanta’s local musicians. Each week we will feature a different artist while you listen and have a great cup of coffee or organic tea.

BDCC Chess Club
2024-03-30 10:00 - 18:00 | Black Dot Cultural Center & Book Store, 6984 Main St,, Lithonia, GA, 30058, United States
COFFEEHOUSE CHESS CLUB (CASUAL CHESS SESSIONS)

Open Chess Sessions for people who play casually. Weekday meet-up where you can find friendly people who seek to play informal (casual) chess, also referred to as ‘Coffee House Chess’. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned chess master, you’re welcome to join in the fun.

Black Dot Open Mic Night
2024-03-28 19:00 - 23:58 | Black Dot Cultural Center & Book Store, 6984 Main St,, Lithonia, GA, 30058, United States
For vendor/sponsorship inquiries contact 470-500-6596

ARTIST SIGNUP

Weekly Lineup:

1st Thursday:

2nd Thursday: Black Mic Open Mic hosted by Beef & Jollof

3rd Thursday: Black Mic Open Mic hosted by Beef & Jollof

4th Thursday:

5th Thursday (When Available): 5th Dimensional Thursday hosted by Nafis “Maqisapa” Sabir

Welcome to the most vibrant and uplifting open mic night experience you will find in Metro Atlanta! This weekly event, held in the City of Lithonia, is specifically designed to showcase the exceptional talents of Black singers, dancers, rappers, poets, instrumentalists, and storytellers from Stonecrest, Stone Mountain, Decatur, Conyers, Stockbridge, and all over Georgia

If you’re looking for a place to connect with like-minded individuals, be inspired by phenomenal performances, and experience the power of Black artists, this is the event for you. Come out and join us for a night of electrifying energy, breathtaking talent, and unforgettable memories. this is the event for you. Come out and join us for a night of electrifying energy, breathtaking talent, and unforgettable memories.Open Mics at Black Dot are always Good Vibes. It is a Safe Space for Artists to Express Themselves freely, and to create and collaborate. Welcome to the most vibrant and uplifting open mic night experience you can find in Metro Atlanta! This weekly event, held in the City of Lithonia, is specifically designed to showcase the exceptional talents of Black singers, dancers, rappers, poets, instrumentalists, and storytellers from Stonecrest, Stone Mountain, Decatur, Conyers, Stockbridge, and all over Georgia If you’re looking for a place to connect with like-minded individuals, be inspired by phenomenal performances, and experience the power of Black artist, this is the event for you. Come out and join us for a night of electrifying energy, breathtaking talent, and unforgettable memories. this is the event for you. Come out and join us for a night of electrifying energy, breathtaking talent, and unforgettable memories.

Soul Cleansing Sound Bath
2024-03-22 20:30 - 21:30 | Black Dot Cultural Center & Book Store, 6984 Main St,, Lithonia, GA, 30058, United States
Come experience the soothing vibrations of a crystal bowl sound healing session. Let harmonious sounds wash over your body and melt the stress away.

Please wear comfortable clothing and bring a small pillow for your comfort.

Wellness Wednesday - Black Healing Circle
2024-03-20 18:30 - 20:30 | Black Dot Cultural Center & Book Store, 6984 Main St,, Lithonia, GA, 30058, United States
