FREE MOVIE & POETRY EVENT AT XAVIER UNIVERSITY! MAY 4TH!

Schedule

Mon May 04 2026 at 06:00 pm to 10:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

4955 Drexel Dr | New Orleans, LA

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Join us May 4th at Xavier for a fun in-person mix of free movies and cool poetry vibes!
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FREE MOVIE & POETRY EVENT AT XAVIER UNIVERSITY!

HELD AT THE MARY & WILLIAM MCCAFFREY BALLROOM, 3RD FL


Hey there! Join us in person on May 4th for an awesome day packed with a opening poetry performance then a free movie viewing of Reparations Untold the groundbreaking documentary! Movie and poetry vibes at Xavier University. It’s the perfect chance to chill, meet cool people, and enjoy some creative spirit and a great intellectual flick. Don’t miss out on this fun-filled event!


HELD AT THE MARY & WILLIAM MCCAFFREY BALLROOM, 3RD FL




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Come join us for the special viewing party of the groundbreaking documentary on reparations, the worrld prmeiere last season held at the historic Strand Theater in Boston was sold out!

Witness first hand the powerful storytelling and impactful interviews that shed light on this important subject 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 by far her grandest public addresses while in office!). Julia Meija ( Witness her epic declaration to the people amidst a rowdy crowd). Former Councilor Charles Yancey, Tony Van Deer, and many more!

Narrated by Community Activist & Leader Rev. Kevin Peterson.

This special screening at Xavier is an in-person event, with a poetry opening reception & after screening mingle meet up! So mark your calendars and don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to be part of the audience for this significant film debut and field questions directly at some of the keynote speakers of the film.

Get ready to be moved, informed and inspired. See you there!


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4955 Drexel Dr, 4955 Drexel Drive, New Orleans, United States

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