The City of West Hollywood Human Rights Speakers Series presents a very special community event featuring an exclusive screening of the award-winning documentary film 13th by Ava DuVernay. Nominated for 8 Emmy Awards, 13th explores the intersection of race, justice and mass incarceration in the United States. It is titled after the Thirteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution, which abolished slavery in the United States (except as a punishment for crime). In this thought-provoking documentary, scholars, activists and politicians analyze the criminalization of African Americans and the U.S. prison boom. The mission of the City of West Hollywood’s Human Rights Speakers Series is to bring together diverse communities to learn about and discuss global, national and local human rights issues in a supportive environment. It is a continuation of the City of West Hollywood’s core value of Respect and Support for People.
Post screening panel discussion moderated by: Dr. Melina Abdullah, Professor and Chair of Pan-African Studies, California State University Los Angeles.
Guest Speakers:
Tyree Boyd-Pates, History Curator and Program Manager for the California African American Museum
Susan Burton, Founder and Executive Director, A New Way of Life Reentry Project
Patrisse Cullors, Co-Founder, Black Lives Matter
Janaya Khan, Co-Founder, Black Lives Matter Canada
Bamby Salcedo, President & CEO, TransLatin@ Coalition
Admission is free. Limited Seating. RSVP Required. ID required at the door.
RSVP to (323) 848-6823 or https://wehohrss13th.eventbrite.com
Onsite parking at the Pacific Design Center is $10. Free parking with validation at West Hollywood Park at 625 N. San Vicente Blvd.
CONTACT: Larissa Fooks, Community Events Coordinator
323.848.6413, lfooks@weho.org
