Saturday, June 01, 2010 – Friday, July 30, 2010
Small Gallery ● 1st Floor
Exhibit
Soul Food: A Celebration of African American Culinary History
In collaboration with Dr. Kenneth Willhoite of the Soul Food Museum, the Auburn Avenue Research Library will host Soul Food: A Celebration of African American Culinary History, an exhibit highlighting African American cuisine and its place in the American culinary tradition.

Tuesday, July 06, 2010 – Sunday, September 19, 2010
Heritage Education Center Gallery ● 4th Floor
Art Exhibition
Scenes From Liberia - The Art of Naplah E. Naplah
The Auburn Avenue Research Library, in collaboration with artist Naplah E. Naplah, a founder of the New Breed Arts Association, hosts Scenes From Liberia - The Art of Naplah E. Naplah. Naplah is a self taught painter whose work, inspired by his life in Liberia, draws forth feelings of love and family. In his work, Naplah offers an uplifting, beautiful alternative to the images of strife and war commonly associated with his native country.

Friday, July 09, 2010 – Friday, July 30, 2010
Cary - McPheeters Gallery ● 1st Floor
Photograph Exhibit
Images of Us: Africa and the Diaspora
The Auburn Avenue Research Library will host Images of Us: Africa and the Diaspora by documentary photographer Tafawa. Curated by Jim Alexander, Images of Us: Africa and the Diaspora captures the essence of the global Black experience. This exhibit will include an artist discussion with Tafawa, facilitated by Jim Alexander on Saturday, July 17, 2010 at 4:00 p.m.

Saturday, July 31, 2010 ● 4:00 p.m.
Authors’ & Writers’ Lounge ● 3rd Floor
Author’s Discussion and Book Signing
Barack Obama and the Paradox of Progress: The Substance of Hope
Acclaimed historian, Dr. William Jelani Cobb, of Spelman College will discuss his latest publication, The Substance of Hope. Dr. Cobb examines the historic election of Barack Obama to the presidency, and the powerful implications it holds for America's political and social landscape. The Substance of Hope is a paradigm-shifting examination of a new generation of voters that has not been shaped by the raw memory of Jim Crow and has a different range of imperatives. This book also challenges conventional wisdom as it offers original insight into America's future.

Friday, August 06, 2010 – Sunday, August 29, 2010
Cary - McPheeters Gallery ● 1st Floor
Art & Artifacts Exhibition
Art of Africa’s Eden: Gabonese Art Past and Present
In collaboration with the Atlanta Gabonese Association, the Auburn Avenue Research Library will host Gabonese Art: Past and Present which celebrates the rich cultural legacy of Gabon.

Saturday, August 14, 2010 ● 4:00 p.m.
Heritage Education Center Auditorium ● 4th Floor
Gabonese Cultural Heritage Through the Prism of Time
In collaboration with the Atlanta Gabonese Association, and in recognition of Gabon’s 50th Independence Day, the Auburn Avenue Research Library will host Gabonese Cultural Heritage Through the Prism of Time. This event will feature workshops, film screenings and presentations on the culture and history of Gabon.

Saturday, August 21, 2010 ● 4:00 p.m.
Authors’ & Writers’ Lounge ● 3rd Floor
Film Screening
BYRD: The Life & Tragic Death of James Byrd Jr.
The Auburn Avenue Research Library, in collaboration with BrownAge Films, will host a film screening of The Life and Tragic Death of James Byrd Jr. This documentary examines the lynching-by-dragging murder of James Byrd Jr. in Jasper, Texas, and its impact on race relations in the United States. The film screening will include an introduction and post screening discussion with filmmaker Spurgen Brown.

Thursday, September 2, 2010 - Sunday, September 5, 2010 ● Time TBA
Heritage Education Center Auditorium ● 4th Floor
Literary Festival
Alien Encounters: Speculative and Imaginative Fiction by Writers of Color
The Auburn Avenue Research Library on African American Culture and History, in collaboration with Written Magazine, Black Science Fiction Society-Atlanta and other community partners, will present a multi-genre event that will explore speculative and imaginative fiction in multiple formats, including literary works, comic books, graphic novels, anime and visual arts by African American writers and artists. The program will include a film screening, panel discussion, book-signings, feature speakers, workshops and a gallery exhibit.

Saturday, September 11, 2010 ● 4:00 p.m.
Authors’ & Writers’ Lounge ● 3rd Floor
Author’s Discussion and Book Signing
Perfect Peace
Dr. Daniel Omotosho Black, of Clark Atlanta University, will discuss his latest publication Perfect Peace, the heartbreaking portrait of a Southern family's attempt to grapple with their mother's (Emma Jean Peace) desperate decision to raise her newborn son as the daughter she will never have. Perfect Peace is a nuanced exploration of sexual identity, gender conventions, and unconditional love.

 

Saturday, September 18, 2010 ● 4:00 p.m.
Authors’ & Writers’ Lounge ● 3rd Floor
Authors' Discussion and Book Signing
Legacy on the Land: A Black Couple Discovers Our National Inheritance
and Tells Why Every American Should Care
In recognition of National Public Lands Day, the Auburn Avenue Research Library, in collaboration with Earthwise Productions, Inc., will host authors Audrey and Frank Peterman, who will discuss their latest publication Legacy on the Land. As Pioneers in the conservation and green movement since 1995, the Petermans are among the leading experts on America’s publicly-owned lands system, and advocate for the integration of these natural treasures as a means to appreciate our collective history for a truly democratic society.