From Slavery to Freedom Film Series: "Who Speaks for the Negro?"
Join the African American Program for a free in-person screening of “Who Speaks for the Negro?”
Presented as part of the From Slavery to Freedom Film Series, “Who Speaks for the Negro?” is a WQED original documentary that explores the lives, struggles, and contributions of African Americans in Pittsburgh during the civil rights movement.
This film features local and national voices like Marion Jordon, James Jordon, Rev. George Fitch, the Honorable K. Leroy Irvis, Eric Springer, and Dr. Kenneth Clark, who share their insights on Pittsburgh’s Black Community.
Following the screening, Tim Stevens, Founder of the Black Political Empowerment Project will discuss the film with Samuel W Black, director of the African American Program.
Admission
This in-person screening is free with advance registration.
Please register in advance to reserve your spot. The program will take place in the museum’s fifth floor Mueller Center.
This program is part of the History Center’s year-long commemoration of the U.S. Semiquincentennial, marking the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, in partnership with America250PA.
America250PA was established by the Pennsylvania state legislature and Governor in 2018 to plan, encourage, develop and coordinate the commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States, Pennsylvania’s integral role in that event, and the impact of its people on the nation’s past, present, and future.
Heinz History Center programs commemorating America’s 250th anniversary are supported by Nimick Forbesway Foundation, Richard King Mellon Foundation, Visit PA, and the Allegheny Regional Asset District (RAD).
About the Speaker
Tim Stevens grew up in the historic Hill District. A graduate of Schenley High School and the University of Pittsburgh, he showed an aptitude for politics at an early age. In 1969 he became youth director of the Pittsburgh NAACP. He co-founded the Black Political Empowerment Project or B-PEP in 1986. From 1994 to 2004 he served as chair of the Pittsburgh Branch of the NAACP. A Jazz musician who has performed with Luther Vandross and written music for Nancy Wilson and appeared in the movie The Temptations in 1998. Stevens has spent a life as an activist advocating for voting rights and equity, and inclusion in corporate and public policies.