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BLACK VOICES BLACK STORIES (Ages 8-10)

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KUUMBA UMBO / Birth of Form
A young boy befriends an African buffalo, but when tragedy strikes, he dedicates his life to commemorating his lost friend.
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Charlie and the Hunt
The Devil Will Run
Shah is convinced that the Devil lives in a hole in his backyard. But with the help of his best friend, he finds the courage to face his fear once and for all.
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Generation Impact: The Coder
Jay Jay Patton was only thirteen-years-old when she created Photo Patch, a mobile app designed for children to send letters and photos to incarcerated parents. Patton's story continues to inspire young people of color to pursue their dreams.
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New Moon
Jay Jay and his mother Edie spend their nights together listening to music and telling stories. When they witness a new moon one night, JayJay learns the importance of hope and believing in himself.
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JORDAN
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Stories of Black love, joy, resistance, perseverance and dreams as well as a beautiful tale of long ago can be found in this collection of shorts from around the world.


For Ages 8-10 | 63 minutes | Presented in English, nonverbal, and American Sign Language with English subtitles


Themes: Identity, resistance, bravery, hopes/dreams 


This program contains: Language


ACCESSIBLE SCREENING: Films in this program are captioned for the hearing impaired. 

Generation Impact: The Coder


Jay Jay Patton was only thirteen-years-old when she created Photo Patch, a mobile app designed for children to send letters and photos to incarcerated parents. The inspiration for this app came from her own experiences with her father who was in prison for five years, making it difficult for them to communicate with each other. Jay Jay's inspiring story, along with the coding classes she now teaches, enables young people of color to pursue their dream of having a career in STEM.

  • Year
    2021
  • Runtime
    7 minutes
  • Language
    English
  • Country
    United States
  • Premiere
    Chicago Premiere
  • Rating
    CONTENT DETAILS: Separation/Loss
  • Note
    THEMES: Aspiring, Setting Goals, Taking Chances
  • Director
    Samantha Knowles
  • Producer
    Steve Cantor, Jamie Schutz
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