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UID:1-239@250.mercercountynj.gov
DTSTART:20260423T093000Z
DTEND:20260423T163000Z
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URL:https://250.mercercountynj.gov/events/our-history-and-destiny-the-purs
 uit-of-happiness-1766-2026-workshop/
SUMMARY:Sankofa Collaborative Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Our History and Destiny: The Pursuit of Happiness 1766-2026\nWh
 o has the right to pursue happiness in America? Hear form artists\, histor
 ians\, legal experts\, advocates and writers about the challenges - past a
 nd present - of living out founding ideals?\nThe all-day workshop coincide
 s with Grounds for Sculpture’s current exhibition\, “Salvador Jiméne
 z-Flores: Raíces &amp\; Resistencias.”\nThe plenary session will be a m
 oderated discussion between distinguished artists Nell Irwin Painter and V
 ictor Davson\, preceded by a poetry reading by Filipino American poet an
 d essayist Patrick Rosal.\nAfternoon panels will focus on the American hi
 story\nof dealing with migration and immigration -\nwhether voluntary or f
 orced - and on issues and responses\nrelated to current immigration trends
 .\nApril 23\, 2026 - 9:30 am to 4:30 pm\nGrounds for Sculpture - Hamilton\
 , NJ\nBreakfast &amp\; Lunch - $25.00 per person
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