Civil Rights on Screen & Page: Black History Month

Schedule

Sat Feb 07 2026 at 01:30 pm to 04:30 pm

UTC-06:00

Location

Downtown Islamic Center | Chicago, IL

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Movie night meets book club! Join us as we connect film and literature for Black History Month
About this Event

Join us for a film and discussion afternoon featuring I Am Not Your Negro, paired with an insightful group conversation alongside James Baldwin’s The Fire Next Time. We’ll explore the life and legacy of James Baldwin, race relations in America during the Civil Rights era, and his reflections on figures like Malcolm X, faith, justice, and resistance Open to all.

*Attendees do not have to come with prior knowledge or read the material covered!

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Downtown Islamic Center, 231 South State Street, Chicago, United States

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USD 7.18 to USD 535.38

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