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8th Annual Student & Emerging Filmmaker Competitions
Programs & Events
Explore film screenings, art, exhibits, conversations, music, theater, spoken word and more.
Jason G. Green — TOO PRECIOUS TO LOSE A Memoir of Family, Community, and Possibility – Joshua DuBois — at the wharf
A moving and inspiring memoir from a former Obama White House staffer, about his rural Maryland family’s untold history, the merger of three churches—one Black, two white—and how a radical embrace of community became their salvation, and his.
MLK26: The Pan-Africanist Restitution & Reconciliation in a Global State of Emergency
The conversation will be hosted by WNYC’s Michael Hill, Brian Lehrer, and Janae Pierre, along with WQXR’s Terrance McKnight.
Joy Reid in Conversation with Eric Holder
Join us on Tuesday, February 3rd, 2026 for a special replay of the Vivian Malone Courage Award, featuring Joy Reid in conversation with Eric Holder. Presented biennially by Dr. Sharon Malone, OB/GYN and Chief Medical Officer of Alloy Women’s Health and sister to Vivian Malone, the Vivian Malone Courage Award honors contemporary women who demonstrate extraordinary courage in the fight for racial justice.
Talking Hands – An Intro to ASL Workshop
Learn the history and fundamentals of American Sign Language. Join us on Tuesday, January 27, 2026 for Talking Hands, an introductory ASL workshop exploring the history, fundamentals, and cultural significance of American Sign Language.
The Road Ahead: March On! Health—The Right to Be Well
Join us on Tuesday, January 13, 2026 from 7:00-8:30 PM ET for The Road Ahead: March On! Health—The Right to Be Well, in Word, Conversation, and Story
Wisdom Across Generations: Stories, Lessons, Reflections
Join us on Tuesday, October 28 from 7:00–8:30 PM ET for a powerful virtual event that bridges the past and present through stories of courage, faith, and purpose.