10,000 Black Men Named George Film Viewing and Panel Discussion

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Date(s):

Saturday, June 21, 2025

Time:

1 p.m. - 4 p.m.

Location:

Central Library
Mark Taper Auditorium

Type:

In Person

Audience:

Adults

Category:

Book Clubs, Film

Language:

English

RSVP:

The event is free to the public, but space is limited. RSVP today at www.oascla.org/rsvp.

Description:

Join Authors Study Club, Inc. for a historic celebration marking 100 years since the founding of America’s first Black labor union. This event includes a special screening of 10,000 Black Men Named George, the inspiring story of A. Philip Randolph and the Pullman porters who organized for justice against great odds.

Acclaimed filmmaker Robert Townsend will be honored with the OASC Hall of Fame "Transformative Torchbearer" Award. A distinguished panel—featuring union leaders, scholars, and descendants of original Brotherhood members—will explore how this groundbreaking 1925 labor movement laid the groundwork for the Black middle class and energized the civil rights movement.

Festivities begin with a dessert reception at 1 p.m. in the Thornton and Children’s Courtyards, followed by the film and panel discussion from 2 to 4 p.m. in the Mark Taper Auditorium. Admission is free, but RSVP is recommended as space is limited. Parking is available for $1.00 with your Library card; if you don't have one, you can sign up for a card at the library. Additional parking options are available for $10.00—see the library website for details.

Sponsored by Sandra J. Evers-Manly, The Black Hollywood Education and Resource Center (BHERC).

Hosted by Our Authors Study Club, Inc. in partnership with:

  • Mayor Karen Bass
  • Dr. Lura Daniels-Ball, President, Our Authors Study Club, Inc.
  • John Szabo, City Librarian, Los Angeles Public Library
  • Los Angeles City Council President, Marqueece Harris-Dawson
  • Councilmembers Curren D. Price, Jr. Ninth District , and Heather Hutt, Tenth District
  • LA Metro
  • The City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs (DCA)
  • Yvonne Wheeler, The Our Authors Study Club 2025 African American Heritage Month General Chair, President Los Angeles County Federation of Labor

 

For ADA accommodations, call (213) 228-7430 at least 72 hours prior to the event.

Para ajustes razonables según la ley de ADA, llama al (213) 228-7430 al menos 72 horas antes del evento.

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