Tonight is last free showing of ‘Black Boy Film’

Preschool Promise is offering the last free showing of a documentary showing the barriers Black boys must overcome.
Announcement card #3 for BLACK BOYS film from production company Never Whisper Justice and Old Spice partnership. Photo courtesy of Never Whisper Justice

Announcement card #3 for BLACK BOYS film from production company Never Whisper Justice and Old Spice partnership. Photo courtesy of Never Whisper Justice

Preschool Promise is showing the last free showing tonight, Oct. 24, at Omega Baptist Church, 1821 Emerson Ave., Dayton, at 6:30 p.m. of “Black Boy Film” which showcases Preschool Promise’s work to fill the gaps in early child education and the barriers that Black boys face.

“The Black Boys film series has brought about a myriad of reflections and emotions for all attendees,” said Christopher James, senior project manager at Preschool Promise. “This experience highlights the importance of bringing everyone to the table to discuss inequities in education.”

Data shows that Black boys scored lowest on all measures of readiness throughout not only the early years of their education but the trends continued through 8th grade and high school graduation.

The film’s creators, Never Whisper Justice, worked with Preschool Promise on the film.

Nearly 1,000 attendees have seen the film locally as part of these showings, Preschool Promise said in a press release.

“At Preschool Promise we want to create early learning environments where every single child is ready for Kindergarten,” said Robyn Lightcap, executive director at Preschool Promise. “This movie gives us insight into what we can all do to make sure our Black boys are celebrated, valued, and thriving in their earliest years.”

Registration is recommended but not required.

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