Black Lives, Black Stories: A Racial Justice Film Series

Program Type:

Movie, Presentation

Age Group:

Adults
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Program Description

Program Details

Monday, October 19, at 7pm, via Zoom:
For Ahkeem: Challenges Facing African American Teenagers

Monday, December 7, at 7pm, via Zoom:
Moonlight
 

Join us for a film discussion series centering on African Americans and their experiences. Participants will watch each film on their own time using the Library's free Kanopy streaming service. Then, join a live virtual conversation facilitated by Dr. Novotny Lawrence from ISU's Greenlee School of Journalism and Communication and the Department of English.
 

Registration Required

Register using the form below. Registrants will receive supplemental materials that delve deeper into the topics raised in each film. The presentations will be recorded and shared on the Library's YouTube Channel for those who cannot attend. 
 

Supplemental Resources and Recordings

Find recordings of previous discussions along with supplemental materials and booklists at www.amespubliclibrary.org/BlackLivesBlackStories.
 

Presented in partnership with Ames Public Library, Iowa State University Greenlee School of Journalism and Communication, and Iowa State University Department of English.

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