The Consulate General of Canada in Atlanta in partnership with Morehouse College Journalism and Sports Program, the Andrew Young Center for Global Leadership and Morehouse College Human Rights Film Festival presents a film screening and panel discussion that will explore gentrification and Black racism in Canada, and the use of film and social media to support community activism.

The Viola Desmond Lecture series is named for Viola Desmond, a Black Canadian woman and successful entrepreneur who was arrested in 1946 for refusing to leave a Whites-only area of a Nova Scotia movie theatre . Her court case inspired the pursuit of racial equality across Canada. She is now the face of Canada’s $10 bill.

PROGRAM

5:30 PM — 6:00 PM: Reception (with light refreshments)

6:15 PM - 6:50 PM: Screening of Mr. Jane & Finch

7:00 PM — 7:45 PM: Panel discussion on the storytelling process, black racism in Canada, gentrification, political power, community activism and advocacy.

HOSTS

Nadia Theodore, Consul General of Canada in Atlanta

Mikki Harris, Senior Assistant Professor, Morehouse College Journalism and Sports program

PANELISTS

Winston LaRose – Toronto Community Activist

Ngardy Conteh George – Producer/Director/Editor, Oya Media Group

Alison Duke – Producer/Director, Oya Media Group

Nathaniel Smith – Founder/Chief Equity Officer, Partnership for Southern Equity