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‘Unmasking Blackface’ discussion Feb.18 at Black History Museum

2/15/2019, 6 a.m.
“Unmasking Blackface” will be the topic of a community conversation 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, Feb. 18, at the Black ...

“Unmasking Blackface” will be the topic of a community conversation 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, Feb. 18, at the Black History Museum & Cultural Center of Virginia, 122 W. Leigh St.

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Dr. Lauranett Lee

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Gary Flowers

Panelists include historian, historian, professor and author Dr. Lauranett Lee; activist and radio talk show host Gary Flowers; and artist, musician and historian Paul Rucker. Dr. Monroe E. Harris Jr., chairman of the board of the Jackson Ward museum, will serve as moderator.

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Paul Rucker

The discussion will be preceded by the screening of “Ethnic Notions,” an award-winning documentary by Marlon Riggs examining anti-black stereotypes.

Details and to RSVP: (804) 780-9093 or www.blackhistorymuseum.org.