Name: Dying to Vote: Film Screening and Discussion
Start: 2024-10-06T14:00:00-04:00
End: 2024-10-06T16:00:00-04:00
Location: Virginia Museum of History & Culture

Dying to Vote: Film Screening and Discussion

Join us to uncover the dark history of voter intimidation and learn why every vote matters at Dying to Vote: HISTORY OF VOTER INTIMIDATION!
About this Event

Dying to Vote: History of Suppression and Intimidation

Join the James River Valley (VA) Chapter of the Links, Incorporated for a private screening of the short film, Dying to Vote, on Sunday, October 4, 2-4pm at the Virginia Museum of History and Culture. The film, by Emmy award winner Loki Mulholland, delves into the history of Black people in America gaining the right to vote and the ongoing efforts to expand it.

Following the screening, there will be a discussion with one of the producers, BK Fulton, CEO Soulidifly. The film covers significant events from the reconstruction period post-Civil War to the civil rights movement and modern challenges to democracy and voting rights, including recent attempts to limit voter access and the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol.

This event, part of the "Doughnuts & Documentaries" series launched in 2022, aims to provide educational insights and feature provocative speakers. This session is also in partnership with the Women in the NAACP, Henrico County Branch, who will be present for voter registration and advocacy.

Don't miss this enlightening event and indulge in complimentary doughnuts while engaging in crucial conversations.

You can learn about your voter rights and voting status by visiting the Virginia Department of Elections website:

https://www.elections.virginia.gov/registration/how-to-register/https://www.elections.virginia.gov/registration/how-to-register/

BK Fulton, Guest Speaker

BK Fulton is the founding Chairman & CEO of Soulidifly Productions, a feature film and media investment company designed to promote a more inclusive narrative in contemporary media. Soulidifly is the first independent film company to produce four feature films in their first year of business (River Runs Red, Atone, 1 Angry Black Man and Love Dot Com: The Social Experiment). His films are award-winning including 3 IndiFEST Awards (2020), 1 AMAA Award (Best Diaspora Narrative Feature 2020) and several film festival best narrative awards including the Oscar Micheaux Award (in 2017, 2018, and 2019). BK is also the author of nine books. Prior to becoming a full-time author and media entrepreneur, BK was a Senior Executive for Verizon Communications. He has also held senior leadership, media, technology and policy development posts with the U.S. Department of Commerce, AOL, Time Warner and the National Urban League. BK holds a Smithsonian Laureates Medal (2000) and a Juris Doctorate in IP (1998).

Loki Mulholland is an Emmy-winning filmmaker, author, activist, and son of civil rights icon, Joan Trumpauer Mulholland. His work has received over 40 Telly Awards and his films on race and social justice issues have won 20 Best Documentary awards. Loki is the author of multiple books including “She Stood for Freedom” and “Get Back to the Counter”. His films have appeared on Showtime, PBS and Amazon where “The Uncomfortable Truth” has been viewed over three million times. Loki is a member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Incorporated and speaks all over the country on issues of race and social justice. In 2023, Loki received an Honorary Doctorate from Ithaca College.

James River Valley (VA( Chapter of The Links Incorporated
Chartered in 1983, our chapter's rich history is filled with impactful activities dedicated to serving the Richmond Community. Aligned with the national organization's programmatic thrusts, we have made a significant difference in various areas, including education (higher and K-12), health care, voter education, elder well-being, advocacy for abuse victims, and supporting youth in the arts.