America Divided: Remembering the Killing of Laquan McDonald
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Thu, October 20, 2016 | 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM CDT
Chatham 14 Theatre
210 West 87th Street
Chicago, IL 60620
October 20, 2016 marks the 2nd anniversary of the killing of 17-year-old Laquan McDonald by the Chicago Police. In commemoration of his life and in honor of the activism spurred by his death, we invite you to a screening of “The System” an excerpt from the EPIX Original TV series America Divided, which follows hip-artist native Common as he investigates inequality and injustice in his city.
Panel & Community Conversation following the screening with the Executive Producer Richard Rowley, Producer Leah Natasha Thomas and community leaders.
Moderated by Anton Seals, Jr
Panel Members:
Janae Bonsu, Black Youth Project
Jamie Kalven, Invisible Institute
Shari Runner, CEO National Urban League Chicago
Richard Rowley, Executive Producer of the series