Community Partners Desk - Howard Center
Black is Beautiful Film Series: Body and Soul
This month's film is Body and Soul
A landmark film directed by Oscar Micheaux and starring Paul Robeson in his film debut. BODY AND SOUL follows The film follows the exploits of an escaped prisoner who seeks refuge in the town of Tatesville, Georgia, by passing himself off as a Reverend. He is joined in town by a fellow criminal, and the pair scheme to swindle the phony reverend's congregation of their offerings. Music by Paul D. Miller, aka DJ Spooky
Black is Beautiful Film Series: Black Orpheus
This month's film is Black Orpheus
Winner of both the Academy Award for best foreign-language film and the Cannes Film Festival’s Palme d’Or, Marcel Camus’ Black Orpheus (Orfeu negro) brings the ancient Greek myth of Orpheus and Eurydice to the twentieth-century madness of Carnival in Rio de Janeiro. With its eye-popping photography and ravishing, epochal soundtrack, Black Orpheus was an international cultural event.
Black is Beautiful Film Series: Quincy
This month's film is Quincy
Black is Beautiful Film Series: The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind
This month's film is The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind
A 13-year-old boy is thrown out of the school he loves when his family can no longer afford the fees. He sneaks into the library and learns how to build a windmill to save his village from a famine in this film directed by Chiwetel Ejiofor for Netflix.
Black is Beautiful Film Series: Crooklyn
This month's film is Crooklyn
Make yourself at home with the Carmichael family as they experience one very special summer in their Brooklyn neighborhood that they've affectionately nicknamed "Crooklyn." Renowned director Spike Lee fashions a bold, flavorful picture of family life.
Black is Beautiful Film Series: The Glass Shield
This month's film is The Glass Shield
The Poetry Experience
Looking for a fun space to be creative and share poetry?
Check out this local writing/sharing circle (held every 2nd and 4th Saturday). Poetry Experience is hosted by Rajnii Eddins!
Please spread the word and feel free to invite poets, writers, teachers, emcees, creative people and arts enthusiasts of all ages!!!!
Black is Beautiful Film Series: Neptune Frost
This month's film is Neptune Frost
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