Black August: Commemorating the Black Liberation Movement (Weds Night Live)

551 South Tryon Street,Charlotte NC 28202

31 August, 2022

Description

Each year, Black August remembers those who lost their freedom in efforts against racial oppression. This Wednesday Night Live event will uplift crucial community discussion and expression to remember those who have supported the movement over different eras in our history. Charlotte Poet Laureate Jay Ward will share an exclusive piece written for Black August that explores the tenacity and passion it takes to fight for a cause. Following Jay's performance, media maven Ohavia Phillips will facilitate a panel discussion, titled Unmasked: Multi-Layered Movement, featuring Councilman Braxton Winston, educator and E.D. of Be More Foundation De'Les Green-Morris, and activist and community leader Kass Ottley and muralist, Georgie Nakima. Georgie recently completed a beautiful mural at the Gantt, between the third floor galleries entitled Earth Keeper. This discussion will highlight how a successful movement needs more than marching in the streets and will review the many ways we all can support a movement with diverse talent and skills. For directions and parking, click here. Jay Ward, Charlotte Poet Laureate Ohavia Phillips, Media Personality + Communications ExecutiveBraxton Winston II, City CouncilmanDe'Les Green-Morris, Educator and Executive Director of Be More FoundationKass Ottley, Activist and Community Leader Georgie Nakima, Muralist