SSU's Estuary Creative Arts student organization hosts the screening of this new award-winning documentary, "Following Harry" which chronicle's Harry Belafonte's lifetime of advocacy and activism, and the message he is trying to leave for the next generation. The event features an introduction and Q&A with Carmen Perez-Jordan.
Carmen Perez-Jordan is the president and CEO of The Gathering for Justice, a national social justice organization founded by the late Harry Belafonte. Under his mentorship, Perez-Jordan has led the organization for nearly two decades, transforming it into a powerhouse for youth-led activism, cultural organizing, and policy change grounded in nonviolence.
The film will be followed by a brief discussion led by Dr. Christina Davis, professor of Africana Studies, and Dr. chad faries, subject and producer of the award-winning documentary, Iron Family.
