Professor Melina Abdullah, one of 30 activists who helped to form the Black Lives Matter movement in 2013, will be the speaker for the post-film conversation at this Friday’s screening of the Oscar-nominated documentary, 13^th. The film and conversation are aimed not only at understanding how we got from abolishing slavery with the 13^th amendment to imprisoning more people than any other country in the world – but also at helping participants find approaches to steering these delicate conversations in meaningful and powerful ways.

Abdullah is Professor and Chair of the Pan-African Studies Department at Cal State LA, and a recognized expert in the field of race relations. She is a featured speaker in 13^th.

Friday’s program is co-sponsored by UC Berkeley’s renowned Bay Area Writing Project, whose lead teachers will facilitate the conversation; and the Appreciating Diversity Film Series. The screening is FREE and open to the public. The screening is also the first part of a two-day BAWP Professional Development Program for Teachers, which will continue at UC Berkeley the following morning.

What: FREE Screening of 13^th and BAWP-Facilitated Discussion with Professor Melina Abdullah

When: Friday, April 21, 6 PM Reception; 6:30 – 9 PM Screening & Discussion

Where: Ellen Driscoll Playhouse, 325 Highland Ave, Piedmont 94611

No RSVP needed.