Almost forgotten in the annals of african diaspora history, the Anacostia Community Museum has opened a new exhibit entitled African Presence in México: From Yanga to the Present. Developed by curators Sagrario Cruz-Carretero and Cesáreo Moreno at the National Museum of Mexican Art in Chicago, the exhibition examines the history, culture, and art of Afro-Mexicans from the colonial era to the present. Highlights of the exhibition include discussions of African slavery in Mexico and the hero/slave rebel Yanga; artifacts related to the traditions and popular culture of Afro-Mexicans; and paintings, masks, photography, and other works of art. This exhibit will be on display until July 4. The museum, located at 1901 Fort Place SE, Washington, D.C., 20020, is free to the public and open daily (except Christmas) from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, call 202-633-4820 or visit http://anacostia.si.edu.
