Opening of the “American Promise” in Pasadena

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Source: blackaids.org

Source: blackaids.org

Please join the Black AIDS Institute tonight, October 25th, at the Pasadena Playhouse 7 for a screening and conversation about the award-winning documentary, American Promise, the educational coming-of-age story of two Black boys that follows them and their families from kindergarten through 12th grade.

Winner of the Sundance Special Jury Prize for Excellence in Documentary Filmmaking, American Promise provides a rare look into Black middle-class life while exploring the common hopes and hurdles of parents navigating their children’s educational journeys. Go here  to watch the trailer: http://youtu.be/knFReWtLkgc.

 

Let’s have a conversation about how much we value Black boys and can better serve them and then take actions to make it happen! 

 

Source: blackaids.org

Source: blackaids.org

 

The Pasadena Playhouse 7 is located at 673 East Colorado Blvd in Pasadena, California. Go here  to purchase your ticket in advance. If you can’t join us in Pasadena, the film is opens in Los Angeles at the Music Hall 3 at 9036 Wilshire Blvd in Beverly Hills on October 25th as well.

 

Phill Wilson

Nommo Contributor