PRESS RELEASE
October 6, 2017
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact:
Sarah Henry, Public Information Officer
(510) 747-4714
Black Panther Documentary Screening at City Hall
Congresswoman Barbara Lee Will Be Present at the Screening to Offer Opening Remarks
Few know that the Black Panther Party was founded at Merritt College in Oakland in October 1966, and many of its early social justice programs still largely go unrecognized.
The television station of the Peralta Community College District, Peralta TV, produced a national award-winning film, “Merritt College: Home of the Black Panthers,” narrated by U. S. Congresswoman Barbara Lee, about the origins of the Black Panther Party at Merritt College. The film, which was shown at the United Nations as part of the International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery, features rare interviews with Black Panther founder Bobby Seale, as well as members David Hilliard, Ericka Huggins, Elbert ‘Big Man’ Howard, Emory Douglas and Richard Aoki.
The City of Alameda is happy to partner with the Peralta Colleges in bringing this illuminating film to Alameda.
What: Merritt College: Home of the Black Panthers (Documentary Film Screening)
When: Saturday, October 14, 12:00-1:30pm
Where: Alameda City Hall, City Council Chambers, 2263 Santa Clara Avenue, 3rd Floor, Alameda
Who: The screening is free and open to the public. Speakers include U.S. Congresswoman Barbara Lee, the film’s director Jeffrey Heyman, and Alameda Mayor Trish Herrera Spencer
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