With the realization that untold stories leave voids in history, it becomes an inherent necessity for African Americans to possess the ideology that they have an Ancestorial Obligation to not only learn their history but to share it with their youth. Realizing that in order for youth to have a fair chance of succeeding at life, they must be able to read at grade level by the 3rd or 4th grade, and also realizing that presenting local and/or national iconic figures to our youth who “look like them” in the form of books, plays or art work it may encourage them to want to read more therefore learning more. The structure of this, three (3) scene play “Frederick Douglass the Story” was done in an attempt to achieve this goal.
Admission is Pay What You Wish. This program is also available to view through Facebook Live.
Due to the COVID-19, events may be canceled or rescheduled. Before attending, please check the Museum’s website Events page (https://buffalohistory.org/events-list/) to confirm the status of an event.
Over sixty years after China’s Most Wanted Man the Dalai Lama escaped from occupied Tibet, this powerful documentary follows the Dalai Lama as he recounts his escape through the Tibetan borderlands into India to tell his remarkable escape story as he fled Tibet in 1959. This is the first time the historic story has been told on film with the Dalai Lama in his own words and the Indian political officer who led him to safety, Har Mander Singh. Narrated by Golden Globe Nominee Hugh Bonneville (Downton Abbey) and with music by Grammy Nominated Anoushka Shankar. On the 63rd Anniversary of the escape, this is a World Premiere Fathom Event for 1 Night Only and it includes a personal message for young leaders from the Dalai Lama.
Original title: Never Forget Tibet
Movie genre: Documentary
Cast: Hugh Bonneville, The Dalai Lama
Director: Jean-Paul Mertinez
Production: 2022
Age restrictions: NR
Showing in: 2D
People – especially of Buffalo and WNY – will have the opportunity to hear from International and Foreign Policy expert, Joseph Gerson, and Ukrainian American Yuri Hreshchyshyn, to get a better understanding of the conflict in the Ukraine, as well as how we’ve gotten to this point. They’ll also discuss the existential dangers, current needs, a path forward, and how people can help. With host Vicki Ross, WNYPC Community Coordinator.
- Joseph Gerson is President of the Campaign for Peace, Disarmament and Common Security, Vice-President of the International Peace Bureau, Co-chair of the Committee for a Sane U.S.-China Policy, and Co-Convener of the international Peace and Planet Network. He has participated in Track II discussions about possible diplomatic solutions to prevent and then end the Ukraine War, has briefed Congressional staff, written articles and given numerous talks and interviews. He’s a writer, an educator, and a consultant; and works at local, national, and international levels for peaceful and just alternatives to U.S. foreign and military policies.
- Yuri Hreshchshyn is a first generation Ukrainian American, the oldest of five. He’s in communication with his extended family in Western Ukraine, and working locally to help with fundraising and humanitarian aide to the Ukraine.
