First Friday at AAMP
Join the African American Museum in Philadelphia for First Friday, November 4, 2022.
Hear sounds from DJ Junior and take a look at AAMP's two new exhibits: "Vision & Spirit: African American Art, Works from the Bank of America Collection" and "Black Healthcare Studies: Black Students Breaking Barriers in Medicine."
Vision & Spirit: African American Art, Works from the Bank of America Collection features nearly 100 paintings, prints, drawings, photographs, and mixed-media by 48 renowned artists of African descent, whose collective work spans close to 100 years. Artists in the exhibition include Henry Clay Anderson, Chelle Barbour, Romare Bearden, Dawoud Bey, Willie Cole, Murry DePillars, Jacob Lawrence, Whitfield Lovell, Gordon Parks, Faith Ringgold, Jamel Shabazz, and James VanDerZee.
Black Healthcare Studies explores the adverse history and barriers faced by Black students pursuing careers in healthcare. Through mixed media and collaged compositions artist, Doriana Diaz transforms everyday objects and archival materials into afro-futuristic depictions of Black figures in healthcare. Diaz draws inspiration from afro-feminist caretaking and activism histories, historical research, and personal testimonials from Janita Matoke.
DJ Junior is Bruce Campbell Jr., Ph.D, a Philadelphia-based scholar, label owner, radio host, producer, and DJ, spinning soulful vibes locally, nationally, and internationally. He is the owner of Record Breakin’ Music (RBM) and founded Eavesdrop Radio almost 20 years ago. Eavesdrop Radio is co-hosted by DJ Junior and lil’dave on WKDU 91.7 FM and is a staple for jazz, soul, hip-hop, Latin grooves, afro-beat, and everything in between. He also produces and hosts the Dust + Dignity podcast.
