Selected by: Carl B. Hampton Memorial Committee
Fri., Feb. 12th
Doors open: 6:30 PM
Event begins: 6:45 PM
2521 Holman St.
Snacks provided
Held in conjunction with Black History Month, this month’s film, Lords of the Revolution (VH1), was selected by the Carl B. Hampton Memorial Committee. Following the movie, Ayanna Ade and Veron (Sensei) Benton, two Houston Alumni of the Black Panther Party, will lead a discussion on the significance of this historic organization and their commitment to keep its legacy alive.
Film Synopsis: In the late 1960s, there were few radical groups more controversial that The Black Panthers. Led by the dynamic personalities of Bobby Seale, Huey Newton and Eldridge Cleaver, the Panthers boldly challenged America to deliver justice and opportunity for all. Young, armed with guns and clad with berets and leather jackets, the Panthers advocated self-defense against police brutality; initiated social service programs nationwide; and became a defiant symbol of Black Power.