HAPI - From Crops to Stocks Film Screening (In Person)

Immediately following the screening, join us for a dynamic talk-back session hosted by executive producer Felicia Harden. The discussion will feature *HAPI*’s visionary director and producer, Taaqiy Grant, esteemed historian Professor James Small, and renowned sociologist and legal scholar Dr. Jacqueline Battalora. Together, they will delve deeper into the themes of the film, share behind-the-scenes insights, and engage the audience in a thought-provoking conversation about the intersection of history, culture, and economics. This is a unique opportunity to hear directly from the creators and contributors of the award winning *HAPI* and to ask your burning questions about the film's powerful message. Don’t miss this chance to be part of an evening of learning, inspiration, and dialogue!

*HAPI* is more than a film—it’s a movement dedicated to exploring the economic and cultural contributions of African civilizations throughout history. From ancient agricultural systems to modern financial structures, *HAPI* delves into the history of money and its profound impact on the development of societies. This groundbreaking documentary seeks to educate, inspire, and empower audiences by uncovering the deep connections between culture, history, and wealth-building. It offers a fresh perspective on the foundations of global economics, emphasizing how ancient practices still resonate in today’s financial systems.

Featuring powerful insights from world-renowned contributors like Dr. Zahi Hawass, one of Egypt’s leading archaeologists, and Dr. Julianne Malveaux, an economist and thought leader, *HAPI* brings together a diverse range of voices to illuminate these critical themes. Through this film, attendees will gain a greater understanding of how history shapes our economic choices and what we can learn from the past to build a more equitable and sustainable financial future. Join us for this transformative experience and be part of the *HAPI* movement!

Just take a look below at the esteemed scholarship that made the film possible.

Taaqiy Grant is a filmmaker, historian, and cultural advocate with a passion for exploring the intersections of history, economics, and identity. As the CEO of HAPI Inc., a New York-based company, Grant has spearheaded the Social Movement behind impactful films like *NUBIA – The Untold Story*, *The Tekhen – Uncovering the Influence of Ancient Egypt*, and the award-winning documentary *HAPI*. Through these works, he delves into the profound connections between government, economics, politics, and culture, illuminating how economics has shaped civilizations, nations, and institutions throughout history.

Grant’s latest work, *HAPI: From Crops to Stocks*, presents a sweeping narrative of economic history from the dawn of civilization to today, showcasing how these systems interrelate and influence societal development. Known for blending cinematic artistry with meticulous historical research, Grant’s films are more than documentaries—they are movements designed to educate and inspire. By uncovering truths about African heritage and its contributions to global economic systems, Grant challenges audiences to reimagine the power of culture and history in shaping our collective future.

For more information about HAPI visit HAPIFilm.com. To reach Taaqiy Grant, feel free to email him at [email protected].

Dr. Jacqueline Battalora is the author of Birth of a White Nation: The Invention of White People and Its Relevance Today, and the forthcoming book, How White Are You? along with numerous articles. She is an editor for the journal of Understanding and Dismantling Privilege.

Dr. Battalora is an attorney, a professor of sociology at Saint Xavier University, and a former Chicago police officer. She teaches courses in law and society having completed her PhD at Northwestern University, where her research was shaped by an interest in the social forces that make deep human connections so difficult to sustain when people do not share the same racial classification. Her graduate training includes social ethics, theology, sociology, and law. Her areas of research include critical race legal theory, whiteness and law, and race and social ethics. Her writings explore the enforcement of divisions between people, specifically the making of human difference in law.

Jacqueline speaks widely on the topic of the invention of white people in law and has been conducting white awareness and inclusivity and equity trainings since the 1990s. She has trained undergraduate and graduate students, and teachers as well as lawyers, judges, activists, and corporate and law enforcement officials on the legal historical record of white privilege and its implications for work conducted today.

Her work is featured on the web-based instructional series, “Anthropology in 10 minutes or Less”; the documentary film, “The American L.O.W.S.” by Darnley R. Hodge, Jr.; and the documentary film, “HAPI” by Taaqiy Grant.

To contact Dr. Battalora reach out to her on LinkedIn or Twitter: @JackieBattalora

Professor James Small is a scholar activist, dynamic speaker, and organizational consultant. He is CEO of Sanaa Lodge Enterprise, Ghana, Ltd.; CEO & President, African-American Management Company, Ghana, Ltd.; International Vice President, Organization of Afro-American Unity (O.A.A.U.); Int'l Vice President of World African Diaspora Union (WADU); Priest of Oya, Babalorisha, Ifa Tradition; former Imam (retired) of the Muslim Mosque Inc. founded by Malcolm X; and past President of the Eastern Region of the Association for the Study of Classical African Civilization (ASCAC).

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A graduate of the City College of New York of the City University of New York, Prof. Small also taught for over fifteen years in the Department of Africana Studies of the City College of New York. He holds an Honorary Degree of Doctor of Divinity from Amen-Ra Theological Seminary, Los Angeles, CA. He taught courses on Pan-Africanism, Malcolm X, and on comparative African religions, which included several African spiritual systems, titled, African Religion and Survival; He also taught at New York City Technical College, teaching the course, African Folklore & Religion, both in the Diaspora and in Africa.

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Prof. James Small has been an activist since his teenage years. His in-depth knowledge, thought-provoking and calm delivery are influential elements to break the programming of mis-education. He studies extensively with Dr. John Henrik Clarke, Dr. Yosef A. A. ben Jochannan, Dr. Leonard Jeffries, Dr. Ivan Van Sertima, Dr. Asa Hilliard, Dr. Wade Nobles, Dr. Amos Wilson and Dr. Francis Cress Welsing, just to name a few.
For eleven years, Prof. Small served as principal bodyguard to the late Ella L. Collins, the sister of Malcolm X, the then President of the Organization of Afro-American Unity (O.A.A.U.) and was the Imam of Muslim Mosque Inc. (founded by Malcolm X). Between the years of 1966 and 1980, Prof. Small held membership in the Student Non-violent Coordinating Committee (S.N.C.C.), the N.A.A.C.P, and O.A.A.U. During this period Prof. Small had the opportunity to interact with such historical giants as Congressman Adam Clayton Powell Jr., Kwame Ture, H. Rap Brown of S.N.C.C, Eldridge Cleaver, Zaid Shakur, and Lumumba Shakur of the Black Panther Party (B.P.P.) in which he served as a liaison between the B.P.P. and the O.A.A.U. Much of his expertise is found in African-American history and culture, Malcolm X, African traditional religions and the love for his people.

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Prof. James Small has traveled extensively lecturing at churches, conventions, seminars, workshops, colleges, and universities, throughout the United States, the Caribbean, Africa and Europe. His informative, eye-opening and dynamic presentations have caused him to be recognized as one of the most distinguished activist scholar of our time. Prof. Small plans to bring back his online courses on African Spirituality covering the Yoruba Ifa Tradition, the Akan spiritual system, Vodou/Vodun and Ancient Egyptian sacred science.

Prof. Small is the Chief Historical Consultant of MGM+'s Godfather of Harlem TV movie series, starring Forest Whittaker. He's been featured in documentaries: HAPI; The Five Demands, 1804; Hidden Colors; Out of Darkness; Heavy is the Crown; ABC Disney's production EPIX documentary series, Whatever Means Necessary; and Consultant & Narrator for Smithsonian Channel documentary, Cassius X: Becoming Ali. Prof. James Small's Cultural Heritage African Tours, Inc. conducts educational & cultural pilgrimage/tours throughout Africa, Haiti and the United States.

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