Lest We Forget
In 1619 the first African American indentured servants arrived in the American colonies. Less than a decade later, the first enslaved Africans were brought into New Amsterdam (later, New York City).
Hattiloo has curated an eight-month long commemoration called ‘Lest We Forget’. It’s a commemoration of the 400 years African Americans have been on this land we now call the United States of America. Using theatre, film, scholarship and music, we have assembled a series of free Monday events that speak to the triumphs and the struggles of African Americans. Reservations are recommended. You can make your reservation today by emailing Elizabeth Baines at events@hattilootheatre.org. Please limit reservations to four people.
LEST WE FORGET
Commemorating 400 years of Black American Life
Curated by Hattiloo
MONDAYS 5:30p – 7:30p (FREE)
28 January
Screening of 12 Years a Slave
25 February
Dramatic reading of slave narratives
25 March
Dr. Earnestine Jenkins with Dr. Charles McKinney – Ripples from Slavery
29 April
Lay in
(People will lay on floor, shoulder to shoulder, to recreate the feeling of being on. ship.)
20 May
Journey through African American Music
24 June
Our Faith, Our Story
Pastor J. Lawrence Turner, Minister Anthony Mohammed, and Sadio
29 July
Screen the film Sankofa
26 August
Family Reunion Potluck
(set up a community table from one end of the hall to the other end)