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.