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February 22, 2017 The Skanner BLACK HISTORY EDITION Page 11 Black History Black History Briefs ‘I Am Not Your Negro’ Opens at Kiggins Theatre One of the year’s most celebrated doc- umentaries, the Oscar-nominated “I Am Not Your Negro” opens Feb. 24 at the Kiggins Theatre. In 1979, James Baldwin wrote a letter to his literary agent describing his next project, “Remember This House. “The book was to be a revolutionary, per- sonal account of the lives and succes- sive assassinations of three of his close friends — Medgar Evers, Malcolm X and Martin Luther King, Jr. At the time of Baldwin’s death in 1987, he left behind only thirty completed pages of his manuscript. Now, in his incendiary new docu- mentary, master fi lmmaker Raoul Peck envisions the book James Baldwin never fi nished. The result is a radical, up-to-the-minute examination of race in America, using Baldwin’s original words and fl ood of rich archival mate- rial. “I Am Not Your Negro is a journey into Black history that connects the past of the Civil Rights movement to the present of #BlackLivesMatter. It is a fi lm that questions black represen- tation in Hollywood and beyond. And, ultimately, by confronting the deeper connections between the lives and as- sassination of these three leaders, Bald- win and Peck have produced a work that challenges the very defi nition of what America stands for. The Kiggins Theatre is located at 1011 Main Street, Vancouver. All seats $9 ex- cept for Monday when all tickets are $6. SAM Presents Programs and Events for ‘Jacob Lawrence: The Migration Series’ The Seattle Art Museum and local community partners present a series of programs and events related to “Ja- cob Lawrence: The Migration Series.” Commemorating the 100th anniversa- ry of Jacob Lawrence’s birth, the exhi- bition brings together all 60 panels of Lawrence’s masterwork — depicting the exodus of African Americans from the rural south between World War I and World War II — for the fi rst time in more than two decades on the West Coast. SAM’s dynamic lineup of events includes a talk by Pulitzer Prize win- ner Isabel Wilkerson, author of the award-winning book on the Great Mi- gration, The Warmth of Other Suns. Complex Exchange, a partnership between Seattle Art Museum and Northwest African American Museum (NAAM), returns; this recurring series pairs Seattle community members in conversations about themes inspired by an exhibition. Other highlights include drop-in art-making sessions led by artist Eve Sanford and tours featuring commu- nity members sharing personal stories related to migration and immigration. SAM Programs & Events Related To The Migration Series Public tours, as well as programs for educators and school groups, will be off ered in addition to the following public and family programs. Details are subject to change; additional pro- grams or events may be added. For the most up-to-date information on Migra- tion Series programs and events, visit SAM’s website. Thu Mar 23 , 7–9 pm Complex Exchange (Part 1 of 2) Northwest African Hidden cont’d from pg 8 of everything. I walked to school with a Black guy, Puerto Rican Guy and a Russian guy every day. Not to say that there isn’t racism, but it’s such a melting pot where ev- eryone needs each other. When you go outside of that you don’t have that population. EH: It seems like your upbringing was very similar to the environ- ment Spike Lee painted in ‘Do the Right Thing’. TM: Spike Lee is the reason is why I’m here. That’s the fi rst movie I saw and said that I want- ed to make a movie. I was so inspired by the story. Even the racism there, they’re all a family in some strange sort of way. EH: During this time of racial unrest and police violence, what is it about this fi lm that you think will li� spirits and pro- mote unity? TM: My biggest dream for what people take away from the fi lm is that you look at it and go ‘there was a time in this country where Black, white, male, female put everything aside and achieved something phe- nomenal.’ This country was founded on that principle. People came to this country to stop being persecuted, so why are we persecuting black people? People came here to get away from that. I hope this movie shows the world that we are only gonna make it and achieve greatness together. Nothing divid- ed stands, that’s common sense. I’m hoping that this movie is that. It’s a very inspiring movie. EH: Lastly, why do you think people should come out and see Hidden Figures? TM: You need to come see this movie and under- stand we can get some- where again. Things may feel very divisive right now, but we’ve done amazing things in the past and we can get back there. Come and be in- spired by three African American women who nobody knows about and support their cause. We need to come and uplift women. American Museum SAM and NAAM’s recurring series Complex Exchange pairs Seattle com- munity members from a variety of disciplines in conversations to tackle themes inspired by an exhibition. This edition will include two free programs, one held at the Northwest African American Museum on March 23 to dis- cuss An Elegant Utility, and one held at the Seattle Art Museum on April 12 to discuss Jacob Lawrence: The Migration Series. Presenters TBA. 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