Close Modal Soul Speak - Unveiling the Divine: Reclaiming the Sacredness of Black Bodies Join ReRooted Productions for an uplifting event celebrating Black folk's inherent divinity and sacredness, focusing on the connection between body, mind, spirit, and ancestry. Following the sold-out run of Crown of Times, ReRooted Productions is back at the Museum of Science with their new conversation and performance series Soul Speak. This engaging series will explore themes related to cultural identity, community activism, and Black self-care.This transformative talk series celebrates the inherent Divinity of Black people, offering a space to rediscover and honor the sacredness of Black bodies, minds, and spirits. Rooted in ancestral wisdom, cultural resilience, and radical self-love, we’ll explore how Black individuals can fully step into their Divine nature. Through thought-provoking discussions, creative expressions, and communal healing, we’ll examine how the sacred manifests in Black identity, creativity, and community. This series calls to reclaim visibility, embody sacredness, and collectively envision a future where Black Divinity shines unapologetically and expansively. This conversation will be facilitated by Michele Avery and Yvette Modestin.Doors open at 7:00 pm; conversation begins at 7:30 pm. Register for the Event Date and Time Thursday, April 24 | Doors at 7:00 pm, show at 7:30 pm Audience Adults 18+ Location Blue Wing View Map Price Free with Pre-Registration Language English Register for the Event Date and Time Thursday, April 24 | Doors at 7:00 pm, show at 7:30 pm Audience Adults 18+ Location Blue Wing View Map Price Free with Pre-Registration Language English Following the sold-out run of Crown of Times, ReRooted Productions is back at the Museum of Science with their new conversation and performance series Soul Speak. This engaging series will explore themes related to cultural identity, community activism, and Black self-care.This transformative talk series celebrates the inherent Divinity of Black people, offering a space to rediscover and honor the sacredness of Black bodies, minds, and spirits. Rooted in ancestral wisdom, cultural resilience, and radical self-love, we’ll explore how Black individuals can fully step into their Divine nature. Through thought-provoking discussions, creative expressions, and communal healing, we’ll examine how the sacred manifests in Black identity, creativity, and community. This series calls to reclaim visibility, embody sacredness, and collectively envision a future where Black Divinity shines unapologetically and expansively. This conversation will be facilitated by Michele Avery and Yvette Modestin.Doors open at 7:00 pm; conversation begins at 7:30 pm. Featuring ReRooted Productions Led by Yvette Modestin and Michele Avery, ReRooted Productions is the driving force behind the impactful play Crown of Times and the popular immersive exhibit What's Hair Got to Do with It? Their collaboration combines two decades of artistry and activism dedicated to amplifying the voices of the Black community. Yvette Modestin-Lepolata Aduke Apoukissi-Empress Modest-I Lepolata Aduke Apoukissi-Empress Modest-I is a writer, activist, poet, visual artist and storyteller born and raised in Colon, Panama. Ms. Modestin was named one of “30 Afro Latinas you should know.” She is the co-curator of The HairStory Project production ReRooted. She is the founder of #MyCrownSpeaks Street Stories. In 2021 Ms. Modestin testified before the Massachusetts Senate on behalf of the Crown Act. The Crown Act was passed in March 2022 in Mass. She was named an “Influeyentes” in Panama for her advocacy in bringing attention to the struggle of the black communities in Panama with a focus on her home province of Colon. Ms. Modestin is the narrator of Cimarronaje en Panamá/Maroons in Panama, a film by Toshi Sakai. She is the narrator of the Museum of Science production, Black Hole Symphony. She is the cofounder of ReRooted Productions. Yvette’s passion is the empowerment of the Black community, she highlights the need to repair the ongoing impact on the Trans Atlantic Slavery from a Pan African perspective using the arts as a way to heal internally and externally. Michele Avery Michele Avery is a writer, producer, and director, born and raised in the Republic of Brooklyn, NY. She has 20 years of experience in writing, copywriting, social media, and creative marketing within the entertainment and media space, working with recognizable brands such as the OWN Network, lifestyle brands Food Network, and Cooking Channel. Michele brought her creative and visual skills to the ReRooted project as a Creative Director and Consultant for the HairyStory Project. She is a cofounder of ReRooted Productions. Avery’s passion is the advocacy and empowerment of Black Women and interested in partnering with organizations that engage with the Black community authentically and unapologetically.
