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28 Days of Black Futures – Baltimore’s Legacy of Black Liberation

28 Days of Black Futures Returns with Powerful Documentary Series!

Join us for an intimate look at Baltimore’s legacy of activism through four groundbreaking documentaries featuring local changemakers. From grassroots organizing to artistic expression, these films by Sean Yoes, CLLCTIVLY’s Distinguished Journalist in Residence and The Black River Film Project, capture the spirit of leaders shaping our city’s future: Leaders of a Beautiful Struggle, Senator Jill P. Carter, Joyce J. Scott, and. William H. “Billy” Murphy Jr.

Throughout the month, we’ll feature in-depth looks at these remarkable narratives defining Baltimore’s ongoing journey toward positive change. Experience their stories at a special screening on March 2 at the SNF Parkway Theatre.

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SEAN YOES, DIRECTOR

Distinguished Scholar-in-Residence

Sean Yoes, a native of West Baltimore, has worked in television, film, and newspapers during a career in media, which has spanned more than 30 years. He has been honored for his work by Baltimore City Paper, Baltimore Magazine, the Baltimore Sun, the Association of Black Media Workers, the National Newspaper Publishers Association and the Maryland, Delaware, Washington D.C. Press Association. He is the former Baltimore editor and columnist for the AFRO American Newspapers. Yoes is also the author of, ‘Baltimore After Freddie Gray: Real Stories From One of America’s Great Imperiled Cities.” He is the founder of The Black River Film Project, a production company focused on instructing, inspiring, and platforming the next generation of West Baltimore storytellers.

SHANNON SHIRD

PRODUCER

DARWIN G. ANTOINE

DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY (FILMS 1)

ANDRE CHUNG

DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY (FILMS 2-4)

KINTSUGI KELLEY-CHUNG

1st ASSISTANT CAMERA (Films 2-4)

KESTON DE COTEAU

1st ASSISTANT CAMERA & EDITOR

JAMYE WOOTEN

EXECUTIVE PRODUCER

Date: Sunday, March 2, 2025
Time: 10 am – 7 pm EST
Location: Parkway Theatre, 5 West North Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21201

Baltimore’s Legacy of Black Liberation: Private Screening + Experience celebrates the 3rd annual 28 Days of Black Futures campaign, CLLCTIVLY’s narrative power campaign supporting Black-led social change in Baltimore. This year’s celebration showcases the creativity and innovation of Black visionaries shaping the future. From film screenings to panel discussions to live performances, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

Come together with the community to honor and uplift Black voices and stories. Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to be inspired and empowered by the brilliance of Black futures!

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After engaging the members of Leaders of a Beautiful Struggle (LBS) about various topics ranging from politics to power to sovereignty, Sean Yoes, CLLCTIVLY’s journalist-in-residence, got down to the subject on the minds of all millennial hip hop heads – who are your top 5 MCs? In honor of Black Music Month, here is The LBS Mixtape: Their Top 5 MCs of All Time. Be sure to catch their documentary short, premiering during the 28 Days of Black Futures in 2025.

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