ANACOSTIA BID

View Original

FEB 11 | Anacostia Community Museum presents #TakeTimeThursday: Finding the Harriet in You

Thursday, February 11 | 2:30 – 3:15pm

FINDING THE HARRIET IN YOU

Actress and Author Morgan Avery McCoy discusses Harriet Tubman as a person and shares the life-coach lessons we can learn.

Morgan McCoy is an American award-winning actress, author, motivational speaker, and educator. She is the CEO of production company, M.A.M. Inc. and Executive Director of her non-profit, A.C.T. 4 Life, Inc. She can be seen on national TV commercials, films and most recently the Box Office Hit Harriet, starring Cynthia Erivo and Janelle Monet. While not on set, Morgan tours the country speaking and presenting her one woman shows: Evolution of a Black Girl: From the Slave House to the White House (2015 tour sponsored by Academy Award Winner Louis Gossett Jr.); She’s Got Issues; and Care for Me: The Cry of the Fatherless. Within the shows, Morgan utilizes her unique storytelling ability through comedy and drama to motivate audiences of all ages and backgrounds.

#Take Time Thursdays with the Anacostia Community Museum gives participants a chance to take time for wellness, health, and creativity with artists, thought leaders, performers, wellness practitioners and others. Take a 30-minute break with us from 2:30 - 3:00 p.m. each Thursday and boost your mind, body and spirit. This program is extended by 15 minutes.

Note: Sign Language interpretation or live captioning for our virtual programs available upon request. Two weeks advance notice is appreciated. Place your request by emailing Jenelle Cooper at CooperJR@si.edu

Venue:Anacostia Community Museum
Event Location:Online
Cost:FREE
Get Tickets or Register:smithsonian.zoom.us…