On Tuesday, October 2nd (TODAY), The College of Charleston will host a screening of The Rosa Parks Story in Maybank Hall, Room 103 from 4:00 – 6:45 pm. The film, starring Angela Bassett and directed by Julie Dash, follows Rosa Parks from childhood to Civil Rights activist. Described as “a biopic that everyone should see,” this film is not to be missed!

After the screening, the film’s director, Julie Dash, will host a Q&A. Julie Dash is currently a visiting professor at College of Charleston. Students, faculty, and community members should not miss this opportunity to discuss Rosa Parks’ impact, the politics of movie-making, and the film making process today with an award-winning director.

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The Penn Center is hosting the 31st Annual Heritage Days Celebration from Thursday, November 7th to Sunday, November 10th. The Celebration will feature museum exhibits, musical performances, a heritage parade, food, and more. On Friday from 3-6 pm, there will be a Heritage Symposium on The Civil Rights Movement & Social Change. Tickets are on sale now. 

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