Events Calendar

J4BL Book Club

Join #J4BL founder Sherri Darlene to read and discuss her powerful book selections for 2022. Niagara's grassroots organization, Justice4BlackLives continues to grow and influence the Region with a hands-on approach to combating systematic racism. Her book selections are deliberate, purposeful, and educational, intended to spark your thirst for truth and knowledge.

February’s book selection:

Me and White Supremacy: Combat Racism, Change the World, and Become a Good Ancestor by Layla F. Saad

“Layla not only engages readers effectively she hands them the tools they need to change themselves so that they can better the lives of millions of people worldwide.”

— RACHEL CARGLE, ACTIVIST, WRITER, AND LECTURER

Participation is limited to 15 individuals and pre-registration is required. Email Sylvia at [email protected] by January 28, 2022. 

February 3, 2022 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Shut Up And Sing

WINTER 2022 Film series 
screened Women: Changing the Narrative

Shut Up and Sing follows all-female American band The Chicks (formerly known as the Dixie Chicks) in the aftermath of their political criticism of the Iraq War and then President Bush during their 2003 London concert.

FREE with Membership -- $5 Non-Members
6:45 PM

All Thursday night films are introduced by film critic and programmer Joan Nicks.

February 10, 2022 6:45 PM - 9:00 PM

Website: /events/film-series

Hidden Figures

WINTER 2022 FILM SERIES 
SCREENED WOMEN: CHANGING THE NARRATIVE

The untold story of Katherine G. Johnson, Dorothy Vaughan and Mary Jackson brilliant African-American women working at NASA and serving as the brains behind one of the greatest operations in history the launch of astronaut John Glenn into orbit. 

FREE with Membership -- $5 Non-Members
6:45 PM

All Thursday night films are introduced by film critic and programmer Joan Nicks.

February 24, 2022 6:45 PM - 9:00 PM

Website: /events/film-series

Bombshell

WINTER 2022 FILM SERIES 
SCREENED WOMEN: CHANGING THE NARRATIVE

A sexual harassment scandal at Fox News brings down media mogul Roger Ailes (John Lithgow). Starring Charlize Theron, Nicole Kidman, Margot Robbie.

FREE with Membership -- $5 Non-Members
6:45 PM

All Thursday night films are introduced by film critic and programmer Joan Nicks.

March 10, 2022 6:45 PM - 9:00 PM

Website: /events/film-series

Hello, My Name Is Doris

WINTER 2022 FILM SERIES 
SCREENED WOMEN: CHANGING THE NARRATIVE

A self-help seminar inspires a quirky and eccentric, sixty-something woman, Doris, to romantically pursue her younger co-worker.

FREE with Membership -- $5 Non-Members
6:45 PM

All Thursday night films are introduced by film critic and programmer Joan Nicks.

March 24, 2022 6:45 PM - 9:00 PM

Wild

WINTER 2022 FILM SERIES 
SCREENED WOMEN: CHANGING THE NARRATIVE

With the dissolution of her marriage and the death of her mother, Cheryl Strayed has lost all hope. After years of reckless, destructive behavior, she makes a rash decision to embark on a one thousand one hundred mile solo hike help her recover from the recent personal tragedy.

FREE with Membership -- $5 Non-Members
6:45 PM

All Thursday night films are introduced by film critic and programmer Joan Nicks.

April 7, 2022 6:45 PM - 9:00 PM