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“10,000 Black Men Named George” Film Screening 100th Anniversary Celebration of the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters & Maid

June 21 @ 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm EDT

Screening of the film “10,000 Black Men Named George” in celebration of the 100th Anniversary of the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters & Maids

  • Reception: 1:00 pm
  • Screening: 2:00 pm
  • 3:45 pm: Post Screening Discussion with director: Robert Townsend and Dr. Terrell J.A. Winder a sociologist at UC Santa Barbara, whose teaching and research, brings critical insight to issues of identity, health, and social inequality.
  • 4:15 PM: Presentation of the Transformative Torchbearer Hall of Fame Award to Robert Townsens for his impact on Independent Filmmaking, philanthrop,y and job creation

Note: Parking is $1.00 with a LAPL Library Card!

Sponsored by Sandra J. Evers Manly, Black Hollywood Education and Resource Center, SEIU-USWW, Mayor Karen Bass, Larry Szabo, City Librarian and President of the City Council, Marqueece Harris Dawson.

Venue

Los Angeles Public Library – Mark Taper Auditorium
630 W. 5th Street
Los Angeles, 90012 United States
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