{"id":714168,"date":"2024-09-23T13:40:01","date_gmt":"2024-09-23T13:40:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/pressreleases\/?p=714168"},"modified":"2024-09-23T13:40:01","modified_gmt":"2024-09-23T13:40:01","slug":"afrikin-foundation-presents-unite-for-bissau-n-kumpu-guin-film-screening-and-live-qa-with-director-iara-lee","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/pressreleases\/afrikin-foundation-presents-unite-for-bissau-n-kumpu-guin-film-screening-and-live-qa-with-director-iara-lee_714168.html","title":{"rendered":"AfriKin Foundation Presents &#8220;UNITE FOR BISSAU (N\u00f4 Kumpu Guin\u00e9)&#8221; Film Screening and Live Q&#038;A with Director Iara Lee"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"float:right;  width:250px; padding:8px 10px 10px 10px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/uploads\/1727085872.png\" style=\"border:none !important;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-29\" title=\"AfriKin Foundation Presents &quot;UNITE FOR BISSAU (N&ocirc; Kumpu Guin&eacute;)&quot; Film Screening and Live Q&amp;A with Director Iara Lee\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/uploads\/1727085872.png\" alt=\"AfriKin Foundation Presents &quot;UNITE FOR BISSAU (N&ocirc; Kumpu Guin&eacute;)&quot; Film Screening and Live Q&amp;A with Director Iara Lee\" width=\"225\" height=\"225\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<div style=\"font-style:italic; padding:8px 0px;\">A Journey of Empowerment and Sustainability in Guinea-Bissau.<\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">AfriKin Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering cultural connections and supporting human development through artistic expression, announces a special screening of the film <em>UNITE FOR BISSAU (N&ocirc; Kumpu Guin&eacute;)<\/em>. This event will include a live Q&amp;A with the acclaimed director Iara Lee, providing audiences with a unique opportunity to engage with the film&rsquo;s powerful themes of agroecology, women&rsquo;s empowerment, and leadership in Guinea-Bissau.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Event Overview<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Scheduled for Friday, September 27th, from 7 PM to 9 PM at the Maison Afrikin, Scott Galvin Community Center in North Miami, FL, the event promises to be a thought-provoking exploration of the ways women in Guinea-Bissau are taking charge of their futures. Through their commitment to sustainable agriculture and challenging long-standing societal norms, these women are paving the way for self-sufficiency and equality. The screening of this 40-minute film will be followed by an engaging live Q&amp;A session with the director, allowing attendees to delve deeper into the themes presented. The event is free, with guests encouraged to RSVP in advance via Eventbrite <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/afrikin-screening-unite-for-bissau.eventbrite.com\/\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>AfriKin&rsquo;s Vision<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">AfriKin Foundation has long stood as a beacon for cultural engagement, blending academic insights and artistic expression to promote unity and human connection. &ldquo;Our creative expressions are the foundation of our liberation,&rdquo; the organization notes, emphasizing the role of art in building bridges across diverse communities. The foundation&rsquo;s name, AfriKin, stems from the words &ldquo;Africa&rdquo; and &ldquo;kinship,&rdquo; a testament to its mission to highlight the importance of cultural connections and shared human experiences.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The film <em>UNITE FOR BISSAU<\/em> underscores the significant role women play in shaping a sustainable and equitable future. It highlights the perseverance and creativity of these women as they navigate the challenges of patriarchy and poverty, striving to build a more resilient and self-reliant society. Through agroecology and leadership, they represent a generation that is reclaiming its power, redefining traditional roles, and contributing to the global conversation on gender equality and sustainable development.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>An Invitation to Join<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">AfriKin invites all community members to join this important conversation about the future of sustainability and women&rsquo;s leadership in Guinea-Bissau. Along with the film and Q&amp;A, attendees will enjoy light refreshments in an environment designed to foster open discussions and meaningful connections. The event is an opportunity to learn, share, and grow together as a community dedicated to positive change.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">For more information and to RSVP, please visit the <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/afrikin-screening-unite-for-bissau.eventbrite.com\/\" target=\"_new\">AfriKin Eventbrite<\/a>. Follow AfriKin on social media at @afrikinnation <\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/uploads\/00c1b5270eb74a7bbe0f83b4cad3fa75.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style='font-size:18px !important;'>Media Contact<\/span><br \/><strong>Company Name:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/companyname\/afrikin.org_142907.html\" rel=\"nofollow\">AfriKin Foundation<\/a><br \/><strong>Contact Person:<\/strong> Alfonso Brooks<br \/><strong>Email:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/email_contact_us.php?pr=afrikin-foundation-presents-unite-for-bissau-n-kumpu-guin-film-screening-and-live-qa-with-director-iara-lee\" rel=\"nofollow\">Send Email<\/a><br \/><strong>Phone:<\/strong> 305-900-5523<br \/><strong>Country:<\/strong> United States<br \/><strong>Website:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/afrikin.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/afrikin.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p><object type=\"text\/html\" data=\"https:\/\/afrikin.org\" style=\"width:900px; height:400px;\"><\/object><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/press_stat.php?pr=afrikin-foundation-presents-unite-for-bissau-n-kumpu-guin-film-screening-and-live-qa-with-director-iara-lee\" alt=\"\" width=\"1px\" height=\"1px\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A Journey of Empowerment and Sustainability in Guinea-Bissau. AfriKin Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering cultural connections and supporting human development through artistic expression, announces a special screening of the film UNITE FOR BISSAU (N&ocirc; Kumpu Guin&eacute;). This event &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/pressreleases\/afrikin-foundation-presents-unite-for-bissau-n-kumpu-guin-film-screening-and-live-qa-with-director-iara-lee_714168.html\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">&rarr;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[433,447,416],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-714168","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-Arts-Entertainment","category-Education","category-World"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/pressreleases\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/714168","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/pressreleases\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/pressreleases\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/pressreleases\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/pressreleases\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=714168"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/pressreleases\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/714168\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/pressreleases\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=714168"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/pressreleases\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=714168"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/pressreleases\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=714168"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}