MyCultureMyRules Presents: An American History Film Series
Dedicated to films that honor, celebrate, and elevate Black culture and traditions. Enjoy film, food, and engage in conversations that educate, inspire, and build solidarity.
02/17 I Am Not Your Negro: The Life of James Baldwin (6-9pm) Feature Film & Presentation
In 1979, James Baldwin wrote a letter to his literary agent describing his next project, "Remember This House." The book was to be a revolutionary, personal account of the lives and assassinations of three of his close friends: Medgar Evers, Malcolm X and Martin Luther King, Jr. At the time of Baldwin's death in 1987, he left behind only 30 completed pages of this manuscript. Filmmaker Raoul Peck envisions the book James Baldwin never finished. A novelist, essayist, playwright, and poet, James Baldwin was a writer with an arsenal of artistic talent and moral imagination. His signature style was his prose—startling in its intricate design and depth of perception, and fierce in its determination to dismantle the racial assumptions of the American republic and the English language.
Our guest speaker and film host for this showing is Jameka Lewis, Senior Librarian at the Blair-Caldwell African American Research Library. Jameka enjoys educating people about Black history and culture.
Jameka Lewis is the Senior Librarian at the Blair-Caldwell African American Research Library in Denver, CO. She enjoys speaking at community events and has been a guest speaker for organizations such as The Denver Center for the Performing Arts, The Denver Press Club and Denver Pop Culture Con. Jameka has conducted interviews for various media outlets, including newspapers, radio stations and news stations. Jameka conducts presentations for educators, parent/teacher organizations, cultural institutions, retirement communities, various educational institutions and corporations. Notably, Jameka is the mother to 18-year-old Corrina and dog Mom to her ShiChi Max.
Food & Beverage:
Rae's & Kay's is a mother daughter Black owned Soul food and Puerto Rican restaurant located in Boulder, CO. Providing a multicultural culinary experience of soul and Puerto Rican food, they're here for people who are looking for new and different cultural experiences in Boulder, Colorado and surrounding areas. Dedicated to providing the most unique and authentic experience of soul food, they deliver a variety of traditional African-American bold flavors that pair perfectly with the flavorful touch of the island Puerto Rican dishes.
Rae's & Kay's is your cheat day haven.
Cover: $10
Date: Friday, February 17, 2021
Time: 6pm - 9pm
Location: Trident Booksellers and Cafe 🔱
940 Pearl Street Boulder, CO 80302
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