The Powerbroker: Whitney Young's Fight for Civil Rights
Multicultural - Film/Video
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Thursday, February 28, 2013 7:00 PM-8:40 PM |
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| Suggested Audiences: | Middle School, High School, College, Adult, Elders | |
| Location: Find Local Food & Accommodations |
Clark University Jefferson Building Rm. 218 950 Main Street Worcester, MA 01610 |
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| Cost: | Free | |
| Sponsored by: | PBS, N-Cite Media, WAC, CPB, Clark University | |
| Description: | Community Cinema Worcester will be screening our February featured film, The Powerbroker. Whitney M. Young, Jr. was one of the most celebrated and controversial leaders of the civil rights era. The Powerbroker: Whitney Young's Fight for Civil Rights follows his journey from segregated Kentucky to head of the National Urban League. Unique among black leaders, he took the fight directly to the powerful white elite, gaining allies in business and government, including three presidents. Following the film will be a discussion including three panelist from the community: Rev. Jose Encarnacion Co-Minister Christian Community Church and ED of Shalom Center This program is administered by the Worcester Arts Council, for the Local Cultural Council an agency supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency. Gloria Hall Historian Joyce McNickles ED.D. Educator and Consultant for McNickles and Associates |
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| More Information: |
Website: https://www.facebook.com/events/335058009948032/ E-mail: abwebster23@gmail.com Phone: 781-913-4496 Entered by: Angelique Webster |
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Created: February 21, 2013 at 11:25 AM
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