Black August Film Screening & Discussion: Dope Is Death

780 Joseph Avenue,Rochester NY 14621

04 August, 2022

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BLACK AUGUST Film Screening & Panel Discussion // Thurs, Aug. 4th, 7-9PM*Doors open at 6:30PM DOPE IS DEATH2020 ‧ 1h 22m Amidst the 1970s heroin epidemic in NYC, the Young Lords and Black Panthers fought for radical change. Through the leadership of Dr. Mutulu Shakur—Tupac Shakur’s stepfather—these revolutionaries created the first acupuncture detoxification program in the U.S.A. While the legacy of the program has long been maintained by residents of the Bronx and Upper Manhattan, the pioneers for its creation have suffered from decades of state-sanctioned persecution. #FreeMutuluNOW at cit.ac/FreeMutulu OUR PANELISTS: Jalil muntaqim (BLA Veteran) Dr. Shadidi Kinsey (Acupuncturist & Dr. Shakur's Protégé) Dr. Talib Shakur (Son of Dr. Mutulu Shakur) Dr. Kokayi Patterson (Natural Path Acupuncture Detox Specialist & Dr. Shakur's Protégé) LOCATION: The Avenue Blackbox Theatre 780 Joseph Ave Rochester, NY 14621 Fully accessible by wheelchair (main entrance, throughout space and all restrooms.)*RSVP Required. Seating is limited. FREE and open to the public. Donations always welcome to support free community programming at The Avenue.or join virtually at cit.ac/shakur