ROOTS & ROUTES: African Diaspora, Cultural Memory and Belonging

ROOTS & ROUTES: African Diaspora, Cultural Memory and Belonging

Celebrate art, culture, history and connection at “Roots & Routes: African Diaspora, Cultural Memory and Belonging,” now on display at the SMUD Art Gallery in Sacramento.

This powerful exhibition features works by Shonna McDaniels, Shashari Kiburi, Ebony London, Shawntay Gorman, Candai Bullard, LEECASSO, Carla Wells, Gerry “GOS” Simpson, Joha Harrison, Kareem Daniels, Jahlil Pannell and Abayomi Brownfield.

Curated by Lorrie Kempf in collaboration with the Sojourner Truth African Heritage Museum, the exhibition explores the African diaspora and themes of cultural memory, identity and belonging through the work of local artists.

Exhibition Dates: September 25 – November 18, 2026
Location: SMUD Art Gallery, 6301 S Street, Sacramento, CA
Artist Reception: November 18, 4:30–6:00 PM

Come experience the creativity and stories of artists whose works celebrate the roots that ground us and the routes that connect us.

For more info contact: (916) 320-9573 or sojomuseum@gmail.com