From Slavery to Freedom Film Series: “The New Black: LGBT Rights and African American Communities”
Schedule
Wed Oct 29 2025 at 05:30 pm to 08:00 pm
UTC-04:00Location
Heinz History Center | Pittsburgh, PA
Join the African American Program for a free virtual screening of “The New Black: LGBT Rights and African American Communities.”Presented as part of the From Slavery to Freedom Film Series, “The New Black: LGBT Rights and African American Communities” tells the story of how African American communities are grappling with LGBT rights issues in light of the recent same-sex marriage movement and the fight over civil rights.
The film documents activists, families, and clergy on both sides of the campaign to legalize same-sex marriage and examines homophobia in the Black community’s institutional pillar—the Black church.
Director Yoruba Richen was inspired to make the film in response to erroneous reports that African American voters caused the passage of anti-same sex marriage initiative in the 2008 California election.
Following the screening, there will be a discussion about the film with Dr. Sharon Holland, the Townsend Ludington Distinguished Professor in American Studies at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
The 2025 From Slavery to Freedom Film Series will feature films that reflect expressions of freedom, rights, and revolution in the African Diaspora. From the United States, Africa, and the Caribbean, these films will bring to light discussion and revelation of the continual quest for humanity and equity.
Admission
This virtual screening is free with advance registration.
Register: https://www.heinzhistorycenter.org/event/from-slavery-to-freedom-film-series-the-new-black-lgbt-rights-and-african-american-communities/
Where is it happening?
Heinz History Center, 1212 Smallman St,Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
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