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Family & friends, I've got some exciting news. After 9 months of production my team and I at Elementz are pleased to announce that our documentary 'The Spirit of Tafari' is set to premier on May 7th at the Esquire Theatre. Our baby is ready for delivery! Tafari will also be releasing his first EP music album on the same evening!
'The Spirit of Tafari' tells the story of an inspiring young man who wandered into our doors at Elementz three years ago, a decision that he says changed the direction of his life. Putting "hard times" and "bad decisions" behind him, Tafari has used his music, and the supportive people around him to find his own identity and develop into a exceptional hip hop artist.
The release is co-sponsored by Temple Sholom Cincinnati and UC's eMedia division. We welcome you to join us on May 7th by registering for your free ticket on Elementz website - https://elementz.cincyregister.com/spirit.
ELEMENTZ & TEMPLE SHOLOM - DOING JUSTICE
Video from Elementz' recent experience with the Jewish community of Temple Sholom. This was our 2nd year of collaborating with T.S. and this year they came to visit us on our home turf in Over the Rhine. The theme of the day was “Doing Justice”, in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr..
During this experience Elementz instructors taught urban arts to nearly 50 youth and adults from Temple Sholom. This included stepping, hip hop dance, visual art, and spoken word. Myself along with two youth leaders from Elementz (Tafari Mcdade, Damon Hoskins) also facilitated a presentation for adults of Temple Sholom in which we shared perspective on what its like to grow up in the inner city and why its important to have positive outlets for expression like Elementz.
Towards the end of the gathering Temple Sholom lead organizer Chris Kraus and I shared a few words for the everyone in attendance to reflect upon. Chris shared insight from the chapter of Micah 6:8 in the Torah which reads: "Only to do justice, love mercy, and walk humbly before your God." I focused on reminding everyone of the importance of "doing justice" by stepping outside of yourself to walk in your neighbors shoes.
Through this program and continued collaboration, Elementz and Temple Sholom hope to contribute to the idea of what justice is in our community.
Temple Sholom - Chicago
I teach here and I pass by the building on a regular basis when I'm running. Its roof always reminds me of this post by visualculturist.
Note that the original roof (as seen in this postcard) was much more ornate.(postcard from the National Museum Of American Jewish History).