Please join us for a film screening and discussion in honor of Hugh Price’s new memoir This African-American Life. In his new book, Price traces his forbears, among them Nero Hawley, who fought at Valley Forge under George Washington; and Lewis Latimer, who worked with Alexander Graham Bell and Thomas Edison to perfect the light bulb. He writes about his childhood in a segregated neighborhood near Howard University and his varied and highly successful careers in law, journalism, and education. Copies of This African American Life will be available for purchase courtesy of the Village Bookstore.
Prior to the discussion, we will screen the documentary The March about the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, told by the people who organized and participated in it. Narrated by Denzel Washington and featuring interviews with Hollywood supporters and civil rights campaigners, President Kennedy’s administration officials, and the ordinary people who became part of the crowd of thousands, this documentary provides a moving look into one of our nation’s defining moments. Followed by a Q&A with Hugh Price.
Part of Anniversary Screenings for JBFC Members! Members, use your promo code for a free ticket/s!
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