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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240519T140000
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SUMMARY:Xirê
DESCRIPTION:Xirê Guidlines and Expectations \nA Xirê is a religious ceremony. We ask that everyone who attends follows a few specific set of guidelines in order to maintain an appropriate environment. \n\nDress code: Please wear clothing that has light colors. White clothing is encouraged. Please refrain from wearing black to the ceremony.\nPhotography: Photography\, video\, and recording are strictly prohibited.\nPlease leave the room if you need to take a call or use your cell phone in any capacity.\nThe space will be separated between men and women. You may choose to sit with the side you most identify with.
URL:https://aabccaxe.org/event/xire/
LOCATION:Mama Africa’s Marketplace\, 2100 E 71st St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60649\, United States
CATEGORIES:Symposium Session
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240519T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240519T090000
DTSTAMP:20260417T131205
CREATED:20240515T071508Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240515T083239Z
UID:10000017-1716105600-1716109200@aabccaxe.org
SUMMARY:Òrìṣà Sunrise Service
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Sunday morning prayers with Babalawo Kola Abimbola and the Candomble Priesthood. Guests will gather at the Osaka Gardens from 8am-9am for prayer and fellowship before the Xire ceremony.
URL:https://aabccaxe.org/event/ori%e1%b9%a3a-sunrise-service/
LOCATION:Garden of the Phoenix (aka Osaka Garden)\, 6300 S Cornell Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60637\, United States
CATEGORIES:Symposium Session
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240519T075900
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240519T180000
DTSTAMP:20260417T131205
CREATED:20240412T204642Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240515T073203Z
UID:10000004-1716105540-1716141600@aabccaxe.org
SUMMARY:Şẹ́lẹ̀rú Àgbo - Águas Sagradas - Sacred Waters Day 3
DESCRIPTION:8:00am: Òrìṣà Sunrise Service \n2:00pm: Xirê
URL:https://aabccaxe.org/event/seleru-agbo-aguas-sagradas-sacred-waters-day-3/
LOCATION:Garden of the Phoenix (aka Osaka Garden)\, 6300 S Cornell Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60637\, United States
CATEGORIES:Symposium
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240518T161500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240518T174500
DTSTAMP:20260417T131205
CREATED:20240424T052323Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240425T033405Z
UID:10000014-1716048900-1716054300@aabccaxe.org
SUMMARY:International Collaboration to Combat Religious Racism
DESCRIPTION:Candomblé communities in Brazil have experienced rampant discrimination and violence in recent years. Activists in Brazil have created numerous initiatives to combat these problems. This workshop will explore how people who are living outside Brazil (especially people from the U.S.) can help raise visibility about and fight against religious racism. Danielle Boaz will discuss recent projects and will lead a brainstorming session about possibilities for future collaboration.
URL:https://aabccaxe.org/event/international-collaboration-to-combat-religious-racism/
LOCATION:Art in Motion\, 7415 S East End Ave\,\, Chicago\, IL\, 60649\, United States
CATEGORIES:Symposium Session
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240518T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240518T160000
DTSTAMP:20260417T131205
CREATED:20240424T051815Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240425T075959Z
UID:10000013-1716042600-1716048000@aabccaxe.org
SUMMARY:Dances of the Orixás
DESCRIPTION:Come experience Orixá dances of Candomblé. During this workshop we will explore dances of Orixás whose energy is expressed through the element of water. In addition\, we will focus on some of the storytelling and meaning embedded within particular movements. Please come prepared with clothes suitable for movement/exercise.
URL:https://aabccaxe.org/event/dances-of-the-orixas/
LOCATION:Art in Motion\, 7415 S East End Ave\,\, Chicago\, IL\, 60649\, United States
CATEGORIES:Symposium Session
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240518T124500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240518T141500
DTSTAMP:20260417T131205
CREATED:20240424T051536Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240425T033243Z
UID:10000012-1716036300-1716041700@aabccaxe.org
SUMMARY:Atabaque Workshop
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://aabccaxe.org/event/atabaque-workshop-with-jorge-alabe/
LOCATION:Art in Motion\, 7415 S East End Ave\,\, Chicago\, IL\, 60649\, United States
CATEGORIES:Symposium Session
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240518T111500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240518T123000
DTSTAMP:20260417T131205
CREATED:20240424T051304Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240425T033052Z
UID:10000011-1716030900-1716035400@aabccaxe.org
SUMMARY:Lunch
DESCRIPTION:During this time\, we’ll take a brief break for lunch. No food will provided\, although there are a number of close restaurants and markets within walking distance. These include\, but are not limited to: \nHarold’s Chicken Shack \nPopeyes Chicken  \n#1 Chop Suey  \nFoodie Spot  \nWendy’s  \nSlab BBQ Chicago  \nSharks 71st  \nThat’s a Burger  \n71st Street Pizzeria \nDunkin Donuts  \nJewel Osco \nTrader Joe’s \nWalgreens 
URL:https://aabccaxe.org/event/lunch/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Symposium Session
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240518T094500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240518T111500
DTSTAMP:20260417T131205
CREATED:20240424T051037Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240425T025657Z
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SUMMARY:The sacred waters of the Jejê Nation
DESCRIPTION:This talk will examine the influence of the Jejê Nation of Candomblé and its particularities and peculiarities alongside those of the Ketu Nation. It will dive into how these customs and traditions have contributed to the exchange of knowledge and know-how across centuries. I will discuss the orixás Baba Òṣùmàrè and Iya Yèwá\, demystifying Òṣùmàrè’s relationship to gender.  I will examine Òṣùmàrè as the emblem of the Jejê nation\, his relationship with balance\, and\, as the rainbow\, his relationship to rain — a Sacred Water that itself that comes from Orun that  brings the vital force and fertility for the earth.  \n  \n 
URL:https://aabccaxe.org/event/the-sacred-waters-of-the-jeje-nation/
LOCATION:Art in Motion\, 7415 S East End Ave\,\, Chicago\, IL\, 60649\, United States
CATEGORIES:Symposium Session
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240518T094500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240518T111500
DTSTAMP:20260417T131205
CREATED:20240424T045515Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240425T025610Z
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SUMMARY:Me and Water : Exploring the Sacred Waters in Candomblé
DESCRIPTION:Me and Water : Exploring the Sacred Waters in Candomblé: An analysis of the vital importance of water. In this lecture\, we will delve into the depths of Candomblé teachings\, highlighting the centrality of water not only as a physical element but as a primordial symbol of birth\, purification\, and spiritual renewal. We will examine the relationship between Candomblé as a matriarchal society and the worship of the Yabás\, addressing how the Orixás associated with water in the African worldview influence and inform ritual practices. \nEu e Água – Explorando as Águas Sagradas no Candomblé: uma análise da importância vital da água. Nesta palestra mergulharemos nas profundezas dos ensinamentos do candomblé\, destacando a centralidade da água não apenas como elemento físico\, mas como símbolo primordial do nascimento\, purificação e renovação espiritual. Examinaremos a relação entre o candomblé como uma sociedade matriarcal e o culto às Yabás\, abordando como os Orixás associados à água na cosmovisão africana influenciam e informam as práticas rituais.
URL:https://aabccaxe.org/event/me-and-water-exploring-the-sacred-waters-in-candomble/
LOCATION:Art in Motion\, 7415 S East End Ave\,\, Chicago\, IL\, 60649\, United States
CATEGORIES:Symposium Session
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240518T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240518T093000
DTSTAMP:20260417T131205
CREATED:20240424T050106Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240425T025459Z
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SUMMARY:Ọ̀riṣa Ọ́ṣún: The Essence of Life\, Evolution\, Revolution and Resistance.
DESCRIPTION:This lecture will explore the force of Ọ̀riṣa Ọ́ṣún as she is worshipped in Brazil. We will discuss the Itans of how she revolutionized women’s rites during the time when the Irumoles were forming the world and her revolutionary approach to gender rites in a male dominated space\, and (how and why) this is important for us in present day context. Attendees will learn how all persons\, (humans\, animals and all things green) are integrated into an ecosystem that cannot exist without Osun and how religious rituals\, political movements and resistance mobilizations require Osun for their success. \nDuring the presentation we will chant and examine oriki of Ọ̀riṣa Ọ́ṣún and Ọ̀mí (water) that address her revolutionary power. \nTopics to be covered include\, but are not limited\, to the following: \n– Water in different religious segments;\n– Ọ̀riṣa Ọ́ṣún and water\n– REDA: Rede Ecumênica Da Água (Ecumenical Network of Water) and its mobilization around the world\n– The importance of water for A Irmandade da Nossa Senhora da Boa Morte (The Sisterhood of Our Lady of the Good Death) and the mobilization against Religious Racism\, Hate\, Terrorism\, and Intolerance.
URL:https://aabccaxe.org/event/ori%e1%b9%a3a-o%e1%b9%a3un-the-essence-of-life-evolution-revolution-and-resistance/
LOCATION:Art in Motion\, 7415 S East End Ave\,\, Chicago\, IL\, 60649\, United States
CATEGORIES:Symposium Session
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240518T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240518T093000
DTSTAMP:20260417T131205
CREATED:20240424T045101Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240425T025422Z
UID:10000007-1716019200-1716024600@aabccaxe.org
SUMMARY:Èṣù / Ẹlẹ́gbára\, the diasporic messenger
DESCRIPTION:The purpose of the workshop is to have a short discussion about Orisa Èṣù from an Afro-Brazilian perspective. The main idea is to provide a brief overview about the role of Orisa Èṣù in Candomblé. The workshop will be interactive and attendees will be encouraged to interact. Besides the talk\, some of the items used as Èṣù’s offerings will displayed to the attendees.
URL:https://aabccaxe.org/event/e%e1%b9%a3u-elegbara-the-diasporic-messenger/
LOCATION:Art in Motion\, 7415 S East End Ave\,\, Chicago\, IL\, 60649\, United States
CATEGORIES:Symposium Session
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240518T075900
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240518T180000
DTSTAMP:20260417T131205
CREATED:20240412T204618Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T055248Z
UID:10000003-1716019140-1716055200@aabccaxe.org
SUMMARY:Şẹ́lẹ̀rú Àgbo - Águas Sagradas - Sacred Waters Day 2
DESCRIPTION:A series of workshops\, panels\, and discussions. \nSchedule: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTime:\nClass A\nClass B\n\n\n8:00am – 9:30am\nÈṣù / Ẹlẹ́gbára\, the diasporic messenger with Pejigan\, Luiz Moreira\, M.D.\n\n\nỌ̀riṣa Ọ́ṣún: The Essence of Life\, Evolution\, Revolution and Resistance.with Ìyá Márcia d’Ògún\n\n\n\n\n9:45am-11:15am\nMe and Water : Exploring the Sacred Waters in Candomblé with Babalorixá\, Everaldo Nogueira\n\n\nThe Sacred waters of the Jeje Nation with Baba Tissa\, Luis Augusto Bispo Dos Santos​\n\n\n\n\n11:15am-12:30pm\nLunch\n\n\n12:45pm-2:15pm\nAtabaque Workshop with Jorge Alabê\n\n\n2:30pm-4:00pm\nDances of the Orixás with Oshuntayé Brown\, MA.​\n\n\n4:15pm-5:45pm\nInternational Collaboration to Combat Religious Racism\n\n\n\n  \n 
URL:https://aabccaxe.org/event/seleru-agbo-aguas-sagradas-sacred-waters-day-2/
LOCATION:Art in Motion\, 7415 S East End Ave\,\, Chicago\, IL\, 60649\, United States
CATEGORIES:Symposium
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240517T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240517T214000
DTSTAMP:20260417T131205
CREATED:20240515T075056Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240515T075056Z
UID:10000020-1715972400-1715982000@aabccaxe.org
SUMMARY:Opening procession\, presentations\, and panel
DESCRIPTION:7pm— Procession of the Elders – Coordinated by Iyal’orixa Vania d’Oya\n7:05pm—Welcome and Land/Labor Libation —Asantewaa Oppong\, E.D.\n7:15pm – Acknowledge Sponsors & Donors—Asantewaa Oppong\n7:20pm— Ausbra Ford Art in the Spirit Award—Malki Brown\n7:25pm – History of the AABCC—Malki Brown\n7:30pm – Introduction of the Committee and Special Guest(s) – Malki Brown\n7:35pm – Welcome of Dr. Malene Johnson—Malki Brown\n7:40pm – Sacred Waters and Spiritual Activism Panel—Dr. Malene Johnson\n9:00pm – Q&A\n9:30pm – Raffle Winners\n9:35pm—Special Presentation—Iyalorixa Marcia Lima d’Ogun\n9:40pm—Closing Procession with the Elders
URL:https://aabccaxe.org/event/opening-procession-presentations-and-panel/
LOCATION:The DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center\, 740 East 56th Place\, Chicago\, IL\, 60637\, United States
CATEGORIES:Symposium Session
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240517T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240517T190000
DTSTAMP:20260417T131205
CREATED:20240515T074746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240515T075451Z
UID:10000019-1715965200-1715972400@aabccaxe.org
SUMMARY:Museum Tour and Reception
DESCRIPTION:5pm-6pm— Museum Tour\n6pm-7pm—Reception and Raffle (Lite Hors d’hourves) /\nArt Exhibition of the ork of Baba Ausbra Ford
URL:https://aabccaxe.org/event/museum-tour-and-reception/
LOCATION:The DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center\, 740 East 56th Place\, Chicago\, IL\, 60637\, United States
CATEGORIES:Symposium Session
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240517T165900
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240517T220000
DTSTAMP:20260417T131205
CREATED:20240412T204513Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240515T075216Z
UID:10000002-1715965140-1715983200@aabccaxe.org
SUMMARY:Şẹ́lẹ̀rú Àgbo - Águas Sagradas - Sacred Waters Day 1
DESCRIPTION:5pm-6pm— Museum Tour\n6pm-7pm—Reception and Raffle (Lite Hors d’hourves) /\nArt Exhibition of the work of Baba Ausbra Ford\n7pm— Procession of the Elders – Coordinated by Iyal’orixa Vania d’Oya\n7:05pm—Welcome and Land/Labor Libation —Asantewaa Oppong\, E.D.\n7:15pm – Acknowledge Sponsors & Donors—Asantewaa Oppong\n7:20pm— Ausbra Ford Art in the Spirit Award—Malki Brown\n7:25pm – History of the AABCC—Malki Brown\n7:30pm – Introduction of the Committee and Special Guest(s) – Malki Brown\n7:35pm – Welcome of Dr. Malene Johnson—Malki Brown\n7:40pm – Sacred Waters and Spiritual Activism Panel—Dr. Malene Johnson\n9:00pm – Q&A\n9:30pm – Raffle Winners\n9:35pm—Special Presentation—Iyalorixa Marcia Lima d’Ogun\n9:40pm—Closing Procession with the Elders
URL:https://aabccaxe.org/event/seleru-agbo-aguas-sagradas-sacred-waters-day-1/
LOCATION:The DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center\, 740 East 56th Place\, Chicago\, IL\, 60637\, United States
CATEGORIES:Symposium
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