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Feb. 2 - The Black Rock Branch Library Movies Series - Black History Month Celebration

RFK in the Land of Apartheid : A Ripple of Hope

Kickoff Event – 6:30pm

RFK in the Land of Apartheid: A Ripple of Hope explores the impact of Senator Robert F. Kennedy’s visit to South Africa in 1966 during the worst years of Apartheid. This penetrating documentary makes connections between the Anti-Apartheid struggle in  South Africa and the American Civil Rights Movement. Filmmaker Larry Shore will be present to introduce the film and answer questions. (2009, 56min.)

The Black Rock Branch Library

2705 Fairfield Avenue

Bridgeport, CT 06605

(203) 337-9676

http://bportlibrary.org/branches/blackrock/

 

Feb. 11 - The Black Rock Branch Library Movies Series - Black History Month Celebration

Civil Rights in America – A Historical Perspective with Dr. Derrick D. McKisick

 Join us for the second event in our Black History Month Celebration at 6:30
Civil Rights in America – A Historical Perspective with Dr. Derrick D. McKisick, Fairfield University Professor of History.

The Black Rock Branch Library

2705 Fairfield Avenue

Bridgeport, CT 06605

(203) 337-9676

http://bportlibrary.org/branches/blackrock/

 

Feb. 17 - Student Leader Program

Bank of America would like you to help us get out the message out to Bridgeport , Stamford and Norwalk area high school juniors and seniors about Bank of America’s Student Leader Program as it is truly a great program for high school students.  The timeline for these applications for student leaders is from January 1st   to February 17th   I am asking you to please tell any high school juniors or seniors that attend a Bridgeport , Stamford and/or Norwalk area high school or live in the Bridgeport , Stamford and Norwalk area to consider applying to this program.  This program recognizes these students as exemplary young people who have an interest in improving their neighborhoods.  In addition, each student will have an opportunity to attend a leadership seminar in Washington , D.C. in July of 2010 with other student leaders from throughout the country.  To further their personal and educational growth, students will participate in an eight-week paid internship in the summer of 2010 with a nonprofit organization in Fairfield County and be compensated accordingly.  The program has had great success over the past few years in the Fairfield County community and all of the interns have enjoyed their experiences working with their nonprofitsHere is the internet link for more information and the online application process.  http://www.bankofamerica.com/foundation/index.cfm?template=fd_studentleaders.  Also, here is a link to a short video about the Neighborhood Excellence Initiative.  http://www.bankofamerica.com/foundation/NEIVideo.wmv.  If you should have any further questions, please call me 203-905-4132 or email me at nicholas.s.vazquez@bankofamerica.com.

 

Feb. 18 - The Black Rock Branch Library Movies Series - Black History Month Celebration

 “Little Liberia ”  Connecticut’s Oldest Surviving African American Settlement

Please join us for the third event in our Black History Month Celebration: “Little Liberia ” A look at this important part of Bridgeport history at 6:30

Presented by: Maisa Tisdale, President of the Mary & Eliza Freeman Center for History and Community

Charles Brilvitch, author and noted authority on Bridgeport history.

The Black Rock Branch Library

2705 Fairfield Avenue

Bridgeport, CT 06605

(203) 337-9676

http://bportlibrary.org/branches/blackrock/

 

 

Feb. 25 - The Black Rock Branch Library Movies Series - Black History Month Celebration

Community Forum – 6:30pm

“Race in 21st Century America – Have We Arrived?”

Don’t miss this final event of our Black History Month Celebration – A community discussion featuring distinguished guest panelists:  artist, poet and playwright Iyaba Mandingo, Witness Project of CT Executive Director Marilyn Moore, Greater Bridgeport NAACP President Carolyn Vermont, Bridgeport City Librarian Scott Hughes and several others.

The Black Rock Branch Library

2705 Fairfield Avenue

Bridgeport, CT 06605

(203) 337-9676

http://bportlibrary.org/branches/blackrock/

 

 

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