Mind-Builders Creative Art Center got creative while celebrating its 40th anniversary on Saturday, November 3 at Lehman College’s Lovinger Theatre. The imaginative milestone extravaganza featured performances by Mind-Builders dance, music and theater departments, a silent auction, a meet and greet with artists, and special performances by honorees Grammy Award-winning bassist and vocalist Esperanza Spalding and bassist William Parker.
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Madaha Kinsey-Lamb graciously accepted her proclamation.
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(l-r) Atim Annette Oton, Tijay Mohammed, Wilhelmina Obatola Grant, Janet Goldner and Mecca Alim welcomed everyone to the important art and cultural celebration.
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Mind-Builders’ founder and executive director Madaha Kinsey-Lamb (2nd from l) celebrated with her staff members.
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Art afficionados feasted their eager eyes on many impressive works of art.
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Madaha Kinsey-Lamb (2nd from l) graciously accepted a visual masterpiece.
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