Truthsgiving 2024

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Truthsgiving 2024

November 8 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

$5 – $100

Great Plains Action Society’s 8th annual Truthsgiving celebration will be on stage at The Englert this year with Audiopharmacy, Morningstar Native Dance, guest speaker Karima Alabsy with Nebraskans for Palestine, and hosts Sikowis Nobiss and Jessica Engelking. Truthsgiving is a celebration that rejects the colonial myth behind Thanksgiving that perpetuates dangerous stereotypes and whitewashed history. It is a time to hear truth from speakers about current issues and celebrate truth with music, song, and dance. Learn more about Truthsgiving at truthsgiving.org.

About the Featured Voices

Renowned World Hip-Hop Ensemble, Audiopharmacy, represents the power of Love, Music, and Collective Liberation. Spawned from its roots in Hip Hop, Audiopharmacy creates timeless music and art beyond any one genre. The ensemble is made up of multi-cultural creatives with roots indigenous to Turtle Island (North America), Africa, Asia, the Pacific Islands, South America, India and Europe. Learn more at audiopharmacy.com.
Morningstar Native Dance shares their gift of dance to educate and entertain those who are willing to learn about different cultures and those who enjoy life through performance art. Their gift of dance has been passed down through generations of Champion Dancers in their family. A gift from THE CREATOR. Learn more at morningstarnativedance.com.
Karima Alabsy is with Nebraskans for Palestine, which supports Indigenous Palestinians who want what all people want: the freedom to take care of their families, pursue their dreams, and feel safe and secure in their homes and communities—to enjoy freedoms in their homeland, freedoms all people wish for. It’s that simple. Learn more at nebraskansforpalestine.com.

Details

Date:
November 8
Time:
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Cost:
$5 – $100
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Website:
https://ci.ovationtix.com/36399/performance/11525755?performanceId=11525755

Venue

Englert Theatre
221 E Washington St, Iowa City, IA 52240
IOWA CITY, IA 52240 United States
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Phone
(319) 688-2653
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