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Told by the activists and leaders who live and breathe this movement for justice, Whose Streets? is an unflinching look at the Ferguson uprising. When unarmed teenager Michael Brown is killed by police and left lying in the street for hours, it marks a breaking point for the residents of St. Louis, Missouri. Grief, long-standing racial tensions and renewed anger bring residents together to hold vigil and protest this latest tragedy. Empowered parents, artists, and teachers from around the country come together as freedom fighters. As the National Guard descends on Ferguson with military grade weaponry, these young community members become the torchbearers of a new resistance.
The film screening will be followed by an engaging conversation led by Professor Lumumba Bandele to help the audience digest the wisdom gleaned from these activists and apply the lessons to our current justice agendas.
Whose Streets? is the first segment in our three-part Community & Youth Organizing Event Series, hosted by the CUNY SPS Youth Studies department. The full event series includes:
- Wednesday, January 8: Whose Streets? film screening and discussion
- Wednesday, January 15: Following Harry film screening and discussion
- Wednesday, January 22: Youth Organizing for Economic Justice panel discussion with young leaders