Join Councilmember Carroll Fife for a weekly film series over Black History Month. Each evening will speak to a particular theme and will be followed by a panel discussion with Black community members working in those spaces. We will also be lifting up local Black Chef-Owners who will cater each event!

At the last film screening on February 23rd, the City of Oakland will honor Black community members doing important work that is uplifting us all. 

Film screening dates and titles:

February 2nd: Black Art: In The Absence of Light // Chef- Owner Nigel Jones from Calabash

February 9th: High on the Hog Season 2, Ep. 3 The Defiance 46 minutes // Chef-Owner Michauxneé from Willow & Pine and Creole Soul

February 16th: Something the Lord Has Made 1hr 50 minutes // Chef-Owner Chef Empress Xia Nei from Third Eye Soul Kitchen

February 23rd: Biking While Black 9:30 minutes, followed by honoring ceremony for local Black community members .

Time: Doors and food open at 6pm, films start by 6:30pm

Location: 1st Floor Council Chambers, City Hall. 1 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza, 94612

Masking encouraged and will be available. While food will be approximated according to rsvps, it will only be available until it runs out.

Short link to this form: tinyurl.com/BHMFilms