BROWARD COUNTY, FL - Broward County Library presents a free Facebook Live screening of the award-winning short film "Being” with a panel discussion from 5:30 to 7PM on Wednesday, July 1st. This virtual event is in collaboration with the African American Research Library & Cultural Center (AARLCC), and is a part of Broward County Library’s Stand Up Speak Out series.
The film recounts a traumatic encounter between the police and a young Black man on his way back to his college campus. The film examines the profound impact of that experience on the protagonist. A panel discussion will follow with the film’s writer, Darius V. Daughtry, and its director, Emmy Award-winner Cathleen Dean and other esteemed panelists.
“Stand Up, Speak Out: Social Justice Conversations at Broward County Libraries” is intended to provide historical context to the ongoing national conversation related to injustices that disproportionately affect Black and Latino communities.
To enjoy Facebook LIVE events, on the day of the broadcast join the session by visiting
https://www.facebook.com/browardcountylibrary/live.
For additional information, contact Makiba Foster at mjfoster@broward.org or 954-357-6176.
About Broward County Libraries Division
Broward County Libraries Division, named 2020 and 2015 Library of the Year by the Florida Library Association, was founded in 1974 and is the largest library system in Florida by square footage and one of the busiest, with more than 7.5 million walk-in customers visiting its 38 locations annually. Broward County Libraries Division provides convenient access to a full range of innovative and cost-effective services that satisfy the changing needs of the people of Broward County for information, education and recreation. Visit our website, Broward.org/Library, or follow Libraries on Facebook and Twitter.
DATE: June 23, 2020
MEDIA CONTACT: Catherine McElrath
Libraries Division
PHONE: 954-357-7402
EMAIL: cmcelrath@Broward.org