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SUMMARY:Screening & Discussion - "The Black Patriots of Lexington – Prince Estabrook"
DESCRIPTION:From the Battle of Lexington to the present day\, Black soldiers have continuously fought for this country. During the Revolutionary War\, Black patriots\, along with their Indigenous and White neighbors\, fought one of the world’s most powerful empires for 8 long years. They endured incredible hardship. They sacrificed their lives. \n\n\n\nPrince Estabrook\, the first Black Patriot\, was 35 years old when the Revolutionary War started. He was a member of Captain Parker’s militia. He lived in downtown Lexington near the intersection of what is now Massachusetts Avenue and Grant Street. When he stood shoulder to shoulder with his White neighbors at dawn on April 19\, 1775\, Prince Estabrook was also an enslaved member of the Benjamin Estabrook household. \n\n\n\nPrivate Prince Estabrook served multiple enlistments throughout the war and is one of the few soldiers\, if not the only soldier\, to fight at dawn on April 19\, 1775 and to be serving in the Continental Army in 1783 when the war ended. \n\n\n\nOn July 8\, 2026\, we will celebrate Quock Walker Day\, also known as Massachusetts Emancipation Day with a screening of the Prince Estabrook episode of the Black Patriots of Lexington. Slavery was effectively abolished in Massachusetts through the July 1783 ruling by the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court in the last of the Quock Walker cases. Thus\, Prince returned to Lexington a free man at the end of the war. The Quock Walker cases and the 1780 Massachusetts Constitution further extended the freedoms espoused in the Declaration of Independence. \n\n\n\nFollowing the screening\, we will have a discussion with Charlie Price and Sean D. Osborne\, two modern day Black patriots of Lexington. Army veteran Charlie Price is a reenactor and former captain of The Lexington Minute Men. Air Force veteran Sean D. Osborne is a storyteller\, public historian\, and producer of the Black Patriots of Lexington YouTube series. \n\n\n\nFor more information on the Black Patriots of Lexington video series visit the Association of Black Citizens of Lexington website and the Lex250 webpage on the Black Patriots of Lexington. This series is dedicated to the Black men and women whose heroic acts have been relegated to the shadows of our historical knowledge. While imagining a world that could be\, they struggled against the world that was. We are the beneficiaries of their sacrifices. As such\, it is our responsibility to remember and share those memories. \n\n\n\nThis free event is cosponsored by the Association of Black Citizens of Lexington\, Cary Memorial Library and Tricons 2 Red Tails.
URL:https://lex250.org/event/screening-discussion-the-black-patriots-of-lexington-prince-estabrook/
LOCATION:Lexington Venue\, 1794 Massachusetts Ave\, Lexington\, MA\, 02140\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Engagement,Free
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SUMMARY:"I am MLK Jr" Movie Screening
DESCRIPTION:Join us on the first night of MLK Week in 2026 for a thought provoking documentary which explores the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his impact on civil rights through present day. (1hr35min) Rating is 18+ \n\n\n\nHow does the current moment in time parallel the Civil Rights Era and what can we learn from Dr. King and the Civil Rights leaders that can help us today. \n\n\n\nWe will begin with opening libations to call on our ancestors to start the viewing and follow up with a moderated Q&A after the film. \n\n\n\nThis event is FREE. Registration is appreciated: https://form.jotform.com/253517722205149 \n\n\n\nPopcorn and snacks are available for purchase at the VenueAll ages are welcome to attend.
URL:https://lex250.org/event/i-am-mlk-jr-movie-screening/
LOCATION:Lexington Venue\, 1794 Massachusetts Ave\, Lexington\, MA\, 02140\, United States
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SUMMARY:Between the Mountain and the Sky\, Film Screening w/Q&A
DESCRIPTION:Between the Mountain and the Sky is a story of love and resilience after tragedy strikes humanitarian Maggie Doyne. Filmed over 20 years\, this inspiring true story follows one woman and 50 children who built a family — and found their way back to love after unimaginable loss. \n\n\n\nThe screening will be followed by a Q&A with Suzy Becker\, a former teacher at The Peck School in New Jersey. Suzy first traveled to Nepal in 2010 to meet Maggie and document the life-changing work of the Kopila Valley Children’s Home and School. She later returned to support teacher training and student assessment at the newly established school and has since hosted Kopila Valley teachers and students in her home. A passionate supporter of the BlinkNow Foundation\, Suzy remains dedicated to sharing its mission and celebrating Maggie’s inspiring vision for a better world. \n\n\n\nGet your tickets here: https://lexingtonvenue.com/shows/documentary/between-the-mountain-and-the-sky/202508231412236444
URL:https://lex250.org/event/between-the-mountain-and-the-sky-film-screening-w-qa/
LOCATION:Lexington Venue\, 1794 Massachusetts Ave\, Lexington\, MA\, 02140\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Lecture
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SUMMARY:“Join or Die”: Film Screening and Discussion
DESCRIPTION:Join the Lexington Lyceum Advocates and The Lexington Observer for a screening of “Join or Die”\, which follows the half-century story of America’s civic unraveling through the journey of legendary social scientist Robert Putnam. The Bowling Alone author’s research into America’s decades-long decline in community connections could hold the answers to our democracy’s present crisis. \nFlanked by influential fans and scholars – from Hillary Clinton\, Pete Buttigieg\, and Surgeon General Vivek Murthy to Eddie Glaude Jr.\, Raj Chetty\, and Priya Parker – as well as inspiring groups building community in neighborhoods across the country\, Putnam explores three urgent civic questions: What makes democracy work? Why is American democracy in crisis? And\, most important\, what can we do about it? \nAfter the film\, we invite you to stay for a short\, facilitated discussion. Proceeds will support future civic events like this and the Lexington Venue. \nIf your organization is interested in joining as a co-sponsor and getting the message out about building community in Lexington\, please let us know at events@lexlyceum.org!
URL:https://lex250.org/event/join-or-die-film-screening-and-discussion/
LOCATION:Lexington Venue\, 1794 Massachusetts Ave\, Lexington\, MA\, 02140\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Lecture
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