Post film discussion with moderators Franque Bains and Aja Washington from the Black, Bold, & Brilliant programming team and panelists Charlen McNeil and Maryan Shale.

Charlen McNeil stands firmly on a foundation rooted in the pursuit of education and social justice advocacy. Her passion for continuing Grandma Moore’s dedication to education – by any means necessary – is rooted in an enduring desire to help those in marginalized, disenfranchised and underrepresented communities to achieve success on their own terms and evidenced by her own path.

Maryan Shale is a 3rd year student studying Health Society & Policy with two minors in Sociology and Leadership. Maryan was born in Kenya and came to America at the age of 4. She is a first generation college student who loves to advocate for underrepresented communities. She is from a single parent home and is the current President of the Black Student Union and New Vice President of Student Relations Elect. Maryan is on the pre-med track to be a Physician Assistant.