BOSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY FIRESIDE CHAT- Movie & Live Panel Discussion

Get cozy and dive into an afternoon of entertainment with a Movie & Live Panel Discussion

FEB. 3RD 2025 - 4:30PM EST. RABB HALL

Come join us for the special viewing party of REPARATIONS UNTOLD, the groundbreaking documentary on the subject of Reparations in the historic Rabb Hall at Boston Public Library!

Witness first hand the powerful storytelling and impactful interviews that shed light on this important topic by some of the most recognizable and respected figures in Boston.

Starring: Sharra Owens (the child of the first Black Senator of MA, Bill Owens!). City Councilor Tania Anderson (One of her final and grandest public addresses while in office!). Julia Mejia (witness her epic declaration to the people amidst a rowdy crowd!). Former Councilor Charles Yancey, UMASS Professor Tony Van Der Meer and many more!

Narrated by Community Activist & Leader Rev. Kevin Peterson.

This is an in-person action-packed screening that leads into a highly intellectual and informative fireside chat on the subject matter’s history and the current relevance in the American politics landscape. Keynote speakers include former Northeastern Professor & Judge Geraldine Hines, Charles Yancey, Sharra Owens & Kevin Peterson.

With rave critical reviews from iconic leaders such as Ben Crump and Cornel West, this immensely anticipated future N.E Emmy submission is a must watch for this new year! So mark your calendars and don't miss out on this unique opportunity to be part of the audience for this significant moment.

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(Anticipated Invtied Guests )

Judge Geraldine Hines, a retired Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court Justice, was a long-time adjunct professor at Northeastern University Law School starting in 1980, where she taught criminal advocacy and inspired students with her extensive background in civil rights, public defense, and pioneering work as the first African American woman on the SJC. She was known for her dedication to justice, challenging authority, and active community involvement, sharing her wisdom with students and the broader legal community for decades. 

SHARRA OWENS, daughter of the first black senator of MA Bill Owens. Senior Director of Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity in private sector, she is a social impact leader and a mission-driven change agent. With more than 15 years of experience across sectors and industries, she successfully transforms cultures, builds capacity and accelerates positive change. She excels in relationship building and management in complex, matrixed organizations among all stakeholders – donors, customers, employees and volunteers to connect their why to the organization’s vision and mission. 

Charles served as a member of Boston City Council for thirty-two years, 1966. Charles graduated from Boston Technical High School in 1965. Charles then received a Bachelors in Economics at Tufts University in 1970 and later his Masters in Public Administration at Harvard University in 1991. While at Tufts University, Charles founded the Afro-American Society and the African American Cultural Center.

Kevin C. Peterson is the founder and executive director of The New Democracy Coalition, a non-partisan and non-profit organization that focuses on civic literacy, civic policy and electoral justice in Boston, Massachusetts and across the United States.

VENUE: BOSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY - COPLEY RABB HALL

Located on the lower level of the Boylston Street Building, Rabb Hall is the perfect backdrop for panel meeting of this magnitude. The lecture hall features fixed seating for attendees, full audio-visual capabilities, stage wash lighting, and wheelchair access.

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