SEATTLE, WA – New Hope Missionary Baptist Church, located in Seattle’s historic Central District, will host its second annual “Freedom Fridays: A Black History Month Community Film Series.” The church will show films on Fridays to educate and commemorate Black history. Each film highlights the life of a Black LGBTQ+ civil rights leader. The films are shown on Fridays in February at 6pm. On Friday, February 7, the film is “I Am Not Your Negro: James Baldwin.” On Friday, February 21, the film is “My Name is Pauli Murray.” On Friday, February 28, the film is “Rustin” about the organizer of the 1963 March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom.
Immediately following the films, viewers can enjoy a panel discussing the themes of films and their relevance to today’s ongoing fight for civil rights featuring Rev. Dr. Edward Donalson III, a professor at Seattle University, Dr. Cali Slair, a historian of U.S. history, and Rev. Osagyefo Sekou, a Seattle social justice activist and pastor. The discussions will be moderated by Deaunte Damper, LGBTQ Chair of the NAACP Alaska, Oregon, Washington branch. There will be an activity room for children during the event. This event is free and open to all. It will take place at New Hope church, located at 124 21st Avenue in Seattle on February 7 and February 21. It will take place at the Langston located at 104 17th Ave S. in Seattle on February 28.
“These times remind us that knowing history is vital and fighting for an equitable future is indispensable. Films about Black history give us the context, content, and courage for the continued struggle” notes Rev. LaNesha DeBardelaben, New Hope’s Assistant Pastor. “This educational event will be a catalyst for collective empowerment.”
A beacon of light and hope for the entire community, New Hope Missionary Baptist Church was established in 1949. Rev. Dr. Robert L. Jeffrey, Sr. became the church’s second pastor in 1986 and has led the church for the last 38 years. The church is rooted in community empowerment, offering a variety of essential services to the community including Clean Greens Farm and Market, Rainbow Youth Farm, Black Dollar Days Task Force, New Hope Community Development Institute, and more. The church is actively devoted to health equity, housing justice, Black economic empowerment, youth development, reparations, and educational justice.
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