Brown Hands, Black Schools HBCUs Film Screening

Please join us at Dayton Metro Library's Main Branch for an exciting afternoon to celebrate Black History Month on Saturday, January 22nd from 1:00-3:00 pm. This film screening will be located on the 3rd floor in the Bassani Theather located in the library.

Brown Hands, Black Schools: HBCUs is an engaging, educational and fun animated short film with live-action scenes highlighting the rich history of Historically Black Colleges and Universities and the importance of literacy. The film takes us on an adventure with Aria and Walter as they visit their cousin’s HBCU for homecoming. We get to see them walk the yard, watch the football game, and enjoy the band. We learn that HBCUs produce 80 percent of the nation’s Black judges, as well as half of the country’s Black doctors and lawyers! This film was a 2024 ESSENCE official selection at the ESSENCE Film Festival.

Production Team

Brown Hands, Black Scholls HBCUs film is based on the children's book of the same name by CSU alumna, Latoya Turner. Latoya is the executive producer, director, and writer of Brown Hands, Black Schools: HBCUs film. Dayton's own, Angela K. Davis is the producer and co- writer of the film. They worked with an amazing cast to make this film spectacular.

What should I expect?

• Walk the red carpet
• Meet some of the cast and production team
• Watch the film Brown Hands, Black Schools HBCUs
• Arts and crafts activities
• Listen to our amazing guest speakers
• Q & A

Don't miss out on this exclusive family event that all will enjoy. This event promises to be a memorable experience.

Thank you Dayton Metro Library.

To learn more about Brown Hands Literacy, please visit brownhndsliteracy.org

If you have any questions, please send an email to brownhandsliteracy@gmail.com

Thank you!

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Dayton Metro Library - Main, 215 East 3rd Street, Dayton, United States