DAYTON -- In commemoration of Black History Month, the Dayton Human Relations Council will host free movies and discussions to offer insight into the struggles and successes of African- Americans.
The educational event, geared toward families, is an opportunity to share the history, accomplishments and triumphs of black American culture. The movie night activities will be held every Friday in February, from 5 to 8:30 p.m. at the Dayton Cultural and RTA Center, 40 S. Edwin C. Moses Blvd. Free parking is available.
The films to be presented are âThe Helpâ (Feb. 1), âA Time to Killâ (Feb. 8), âThe Great Debatersâ (Feb. 15), and âFreedom Ridersâ (Feb. 22). Tickets are required and are available for pick-up starting the Monday before each screening at the Human Relations Council (371 W. Second St., Suite 100, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.).
Staff from the Dayton Dialogue on Race Relations, a community initiative whose primary goal is to implement a process of healing race relations by utilizing dialogue to foster reconciliation through honest conversation, understanding and action, will facilitate conversations of the racial assumptions discussed in the movies following each film.
The Dayton City Commission established the Human Relations Council in 1962 to promote a culture of and ensure fair treatment and equal access to opportunities for all who live, work, play and gather in the City of Dayton. The Council provides civil rights enforcement, business and technical assistance, and administers community relations programs.
The educational event, geared toward families, is an opportunity to share the history, accomplishments and triumphs of black American culture. The movie night activities will be held every Friday in February, from 5 to 8:30 p.m. at the Dayton Cultural and RTA Center, 40 S. Edwin C. Moses Blvd. Free parking is available.
The films to be presented are âThe Helpâ (Feb. 1), âA Time to Killâ (Feb. 8), âThe Great Debatersâ (Feb. 15), and âFreedom Ridersâ (Feb. 22). Tickets are required and are available for pick-up starting the Monday before each screening at the Human Relations Council (371 W. Second St., Suite 100, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.).
Staff from the Dayton Dialogue on Race Relations, a community initiative whose primary goal is to implement a process of healing race relations by utilizing dialogue to foster reconciliation through honest conversation, understanding and action, will facilitate conversations of the racial assumptions discussed in the movies following each film.
The Dayton City Commission established the Human Relations Council in 1962 to promote a culture of and ensure fair treatment and equal access to opportunities for all who live, work, play and gather in the City of Dayton. The Council provides civil rights enforcement, business and technical assistance, and administers community relations programs.
