Join Councilmember Carroll Fife for a weekly film series over Black History Month. Each evening will speak to a particular theme and will be followed by a panel discussion with Black community members working in those spaces. We will also be lifting up local Black Chef-Owners who will cater each event!
At the last film screening on February 23rd, the City of Oakland will honor Black community members doing important work that is uplifting us all.
Film screening dates & titles:
February 2nd: Black Art: In The Absence of Light // Chef- Owner Nigel Jones from Calabash
February 9th: High On The Hog Season 2, Ep. 3 The Defiance 46 minutes // Chef-Owner Michauxneé from Willow & Pine and Creole Soul
February 16th: Something The Lord Has Made 1hr 50 minutes // Chef-Owner Chef Empress Xia Nei from Third Eye Soul Kitchen
February 23rd: Biking While Black, followed by honoring ceremony for local Black community members
Time: Doors open at 6pm, films start at 6:30pm
Location: 1st Floor Council Chambers, City Hall. 1 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza, 94612
Masking encouraged and available. While we will approximate food according to rsvps, it will only be available until it runs out.