Jacqueline Hamer Flakes – “Mama Fannie: Growing Up the Daughter of Civil Rights Icon Fannie Lou Hamer,” in Conversation with First Lady Michelle Gainey

Alphabet City 40 W. North Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA

In celebration of the Pittsburgh premiere of "FANNIE: The Music and Life of Fannie Lou Hamer" at the August Wilson African American Cultural Center from January 13–16, 2023, author Jacqueline Hamer Flakes stops by City of Asylum to share her latest book, "Mama Fannie: Growing Up the Daughter of Civil Rights Icon Fannie Lou Hamer."

Youth, Poetry, & Activism: Readings & Conversations with Allegheny County’s Youth Poet Laureate & Ambassadors

Alphabet City 40 W. North Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA

City of Asylum celebrates the 2022–2023 Allegheny County Youth Poet Laureate and Youth Poet Ambassadors with a teen-curated program in observation of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. The program features poetry readings from teens followed by a panel discussion on youth and arts activism.

Paths of the Righteous: Marking International Holocaust Remembrance Day with Ari Mittleman

Alphabet City 40 W. North Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA

The Tree of Life tragedy led Ari Mittleman to write "Paths of the Righteous," which profiles eight individuals who have gone above and beyond for Israel and the Jewish people. As we mark International Holocaust Remembrance Day only a few days after this program, the stories of those shared in Ari’s book can inspire us all.

Reel Q Reel Stories: Jayro Bustamante’s Exploration of Family & Gay Subculture in Guatemala City

Alphabet City 40 W. North Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA

Reel Stories is a monthly film series dedicated to showcasing international queer cinema. Presented in partnership with ReelQ, January’s screening presents "Temblores," Guatemalan film director Jayro Bustamante’s deeply personal followup to his landmark debut, "Ixcanul."

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