Month: June 2022

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Happy Pride! (Jun 2022)

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June is a time for us to remember the countless challenges that the LGBTQIA community has faced over the years, and to celebrate the achievements that have ushered in a more inclusive society.

Here at Africa Center Hong Kong, we especially acknowledge the role that African members of the LGBTQIA community have played in this struggle, be they diasporic or local— activists such as Marsha P. Johnson, Marylize Biubwa, Simon Nkoli, and Richard Akuson, who made a resounding impact in their respective corners of the world.

Queer Pride Festival 2022

We realize that it is important to center queer voices- especially African queer voices- in this conversation, so we have organized a program that does just that; allowing queer people to speak for themselves.

This year on the 26th of June (Sunday), we are celebrating Pride at Africa Center in collaboration with two amazing artists, Brian Lau and Carmen! We have also organized a range of activities running from 3:30 pm -10 pm, including talks, art-making, performances, and movies. Join us for good food, great people, and a fantastic time!

In an African context, sexuality is inseparable from colonialism. As the LGBTQIA community faces injustice in many African counties, we should remember that many of the laws that criminalize homosexuality are remnants of the homophobic legacy of colonization. Still, with former colonial masters championing LGBTQIA rights, it is even more important that we acknowledge these issues without patronizing, minimizing, and victimizing these communities, which has often been done by Western countries.

In 2011, ex-UK Prime Minister David Cameron threatened to withdraw foreign aid from countries that enforced laws that did not support gay rights, causing uproar in Uganda with regard to colonialist rhetoric. This is where the question of intersectionality comes in: if sexuality is indeed tied to colonialism, how does one decolonize the process of reclaiming power in sexuality? Join us as we explore the answer to this and other questions during our Queer Pride Festival 2022.

Check out what is happening in our Pride Corners:

We have many exciting events coming up at the Africa Center and we would love to see you there.

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Afro Multi-Activity Summer Camp 2022 (Jun 2022)

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Added dates for Afro Multi-Activity Summer Camp 2022

We are running the camp in both July and August 2022

Earlier, we sent you an email about our July summer camp dates. We soon realized that some eager summer campers might be unable to join the July camp because of their school schedules. We will run the camp in July and August to provide greater flexibility.

So what is the Afro Multi-Activity Summer Camp 2022? This is a 5-day programme for kids of all ethnicities to connect and empower the next generation. During this camp, we will help kids develop relationships, confidence, and skills through multiple activities including painting, dancing, drama, baking, making videos, doing science experiments and so much more. Take advantage of this unique opportunity to immerse your kids in a multicultural learning environment!

Here are the details of the summer camp:

Dates:

Camp 1: 4 July (Mon) – 8 July (Fri), 2022

Camp 2: 15 August (Mon) -19 August (Fri), 2022

Time: 10:00am-4:00pm, Monday to Friday

Venue: Africa Center Hong Kong, 12/F, 22 Hillwood Road, TST

Fee: $750/day* for kids aged 2-5 years old

$1,000/day* for kids aged 6-13 years old

(The fee includes the whole day programme, buffet lunch, and a certificate of completion)

*10% discount for kids joining the whole 5-day programme

Maximum Capacity: 30 kids

Our fun-filled 5-day programme has different themes, you can choose to join any one day of any camp, but also we offer a discount to children who join our entire 5-day programme:)

Details of the programmes may differ from the projected content.

See you there!

Registrations can be made by clicking ‘Register,’ through our website, or by using our contact information at the bottom of the page

As always, we at the Africa Center Hong Kong are working hard to bring you a variety of events. Check out what exciting events are coming up on our website.

Upcoming Events