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Freedom Stories: "Unmarked" Film & Discussion with Chris Haley

Co-presented with the Prince George's County Office of Human Rights

2021-10-27 19:00:00 2021-10-27 20:30:00 America/New_York Freedom Stories: "Unmarked" Film & Discussion with Chris Haley Filmmaker, curator, and creator Chris Haley hosts a discussion of his film "Unmarked," which explores the burial suites of enslaved African-Americans throughout the South. Haley is the nephew of acclaimed author Alex Haley. Part of the "Freedom Stories" series. Virtual Branch -

Wednesday, October 27
7:00pm - 8:30pm

Add to Calendar 2021-10-27 19:00:00 2021-10-27 20:30:00 America/New_York Freedom Stories: "Unmarked" Film & Discussion with Chris Haley Filmmaker, curator, and creator Chris Haley hosts a discussion of his film "Unmarked," which explores the burial suites of enslaved African-Americans throughout the South. Haley is the nephew of acclaimed author Alex Haley. Part of the "Freedom Stories" series. Virtual Branch -

Filmmaker, curator, and creator Chris Haley hosts a discussion of his film "Unmarked," which explores the burial suites of enslaved African-Americans throughout the South. Haley is the nephew of acclaimed author Alex Haley. Part of the "Freedom Stories" series.

Watch "Unmarked" in advance of the event for free on Kanopy with your library card.

About "Unmarked"

Much of America’s rich history is being lost to time. In the South, vast amounts of African-American grave sites and burial grounds for enslaved persons have been disappearing over the years. In Virginia alone, stories of thousands at rest could vanish from history altogether if these locations are not restored. Those with personal connections to these burial sites have recently begun to uncover and maintain locations across the state. However, there is much work to be done in order to preserve this part of America’s history. Unmarked not only explores these untold stories of the past but also the efforts underway to preserve them.

About Chris Haley

As Director of both the Study of the Legacy of Slavery in Maryland at the Maryland State Archives Research Department and the Utopia Film Festival in Greenbelt, Maryland, Mr. Haley has served on many prestigious boards in the world of African American genealogy as well as in the Arts. They include the Kunta Kinte-Alex Haley Foundation, Historic London Town Foundation, Jake Savage Foundation, Annapolis Arts Alliance Foundation and the Annapolis Film Festival among others. Chris is well respected as a speaker at numerous venues throughout the United States where he has spoken on themes such as African American history, self-empowerment and genealogy. He earned his B.A in English, and Drama minor at The University of Maryland - College Park, and resides in Landover, Maryland.

Freedom Stories discovers the histories, stories, names, and places where freedom from enslavement and oppression began in Prince George’s County. Through dialogue facilitated by programs, Freedom Stories strives to connect legacy to present day Prince George’s families and provide insight into the determination and resilience of Blacks living in Prince George’s County in the 1700’s. We explore history to create a more just and equitable present experience.   Co-presented with Joe’s Movement Emporium, Prince George’s Community College Center for Performing Arts, Prince George’s County Historical Society, and Prince George’s County Office of Human Rights

 

Note: This was previously scheduled as an indoor event and has been rescheduled as a virtual event, due to COVID-19 conditions.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Speaker or Panel | Films | Discussions | Black Heritage |

TAGS: | Freedom Stories | Film |

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