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On February 15, we went to the opening night for the 2017 Toronto Black Film Festival (TBFF) to watch the insightful documentary, Tell Them We Are Rising. In its 4th year, the TBFF focuses on encouraging the development of the independent film industry and promoting more films on the reality of Black people from around the Globe. The event was sold out and the theatre was fully packed with movie enthusiasts of all ages and races. It's always refreshing to see so much diversity and support at black history events.
The opening night guest speaker was none other than the critically-acclaimed, NAACP Image and SAG award-winning actor, producer, activist and author Isaiah Washington. Tell Them We Are Rising, by the award-winning documentary filmmaker Stanley Nelson, provides a historical account of historically black colleges and universities (HBCU) in the United States. From slavery to the present day, the film examines the impact HBCUs have had on American history, culture, and national identity.
We were delighted to have had the opportunity to attend this enlightening event along with fellow National PanHellenic Council members representing Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. and Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., as well as one of our chapter charter members, Racquel Shaw who is an HBCU alumnae, having attended Benedict College in Columbia, SC.
In addition, Lambda Nu Sigma Chapter is a proud supporter of Expanding Opportunities Western New York/Southern Ontario who's mission is to expose students to the higher educational opportunities at HBCUs.
The opening night guest speaker was none other than the critically-acclaimed, NAACP Image and SAG award-winning actor, producer, activist and author Isaiah Washington. Tell Them We Are Rising, by the award-winning documentary filmmaker Stanley Nelson, provides a historical account of historically black colleges and universities (HBCU) in the United States. From slavery to the present day, the film examines the impact HBCUs have had on American history, culture, and national identity.
We were delighted to have had the opportunity to attend this enlightening event along with fellow National PanHellenic Council members representing Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. and Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., as well as one of our chapter charter members, Racquel Shaw who is an HBCU alumnae, having attended Benedict College in Columbia, SC.
In addition, Lambda Nu Sigma Chapter is a proud supporter of Expanding Opportunities Western New York/Southern Ontario who's mission is to expose students to the higher educational opportunities at HBCUs.
