Lectures on Tap - "MLK: Everything You Thought You Knew Is Wrong"

Join us for an engaging evening where professors, experts, and storytellers bring their thought-provoking lectures to your favorite bar in Flatiron, Manhattan NY.

Hosted by Felecia For The Win.

Date: Friday Jan 17th, 2024
Time: 6:30 PM
Location: Flatiron District (exact address given in confirmation email)

Lecture: "MLK: Everything You Thought You Knew Is Wrong"
Speaker: Professor Trey Ellis

Join us for an intriguing evening as Professor Trey Ellis takes us on an intimate journey into the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr., one of the most significant and misunderstood figures in American history.

As we approach another MLK Day holiday, Professor Ellis—Executive Producer of the Emmy-winning documentary King in the Wilderness—will provide a deeper, more nuanced understanding of this iconic leader. Through personal stories and historical insights, he will explore the complexities of Dr. King’s life, leadership, and the challenges he faced while shaping the Civil Rights Movement.

Trey Ellis is a two-time Emmy and Peabody-winning filmmaker, an American Book Award-winning novelist, and an NAACP Image Award-winning playwright. A celebrated essayist and Professor of Professional Practice at Columbia University’s School of the Arts, his work has appeared in The New Yorker, The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Los Angeles Times, GQ, and Vanity Fair. He has also contributed audio commentary to NPR’s All Things Considered.

Don’t miss this opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of MLK’s legacy with the acclaimed Professor Trey Ellis.

Get a drink, connect, and learn at Lectures on Tap! 🙌

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