HALIFAX, – Eastlink announced today it will present, in partnership with the Black Cultural Centre for Nova Scotia and the Delmore Buddy Daye Learning Institute a new weekly series on its community TV channels called Black Films that Teach.
“Black Films that Teach amplifies Black voices through powerful stories that confront racial discrimination,” said Deborah Shaffner, CEO of Eastlink in the announcement. “I hope this series will help foster a deeper understanding of and appreciation for Black experiences and inspire change, particularly in these most recent troubling times.”
Featuring curated films from across the country, Black Films that Teach offers insights into Canadian Black history, culture and contributions as told through the lens of Black trailblazers, civil rights activists and groups, as well as youth and elder community leaders.
“In this season of heightened awareness of racial issues in Canada, I commend Eastlink for stepping up to partner with Black Community organizations to share some amazing stories of strength, determination and inspiration. It is through these stories we can create a greater understanding of our diversity as Canadians,” said Russell Grosse, executive director of the Black Cultural Centre for Nova Scotia.
“There are so many powerful local stories that can feed knowledge and nourish action. The medium of engaging through film is an important aspect of that, added Sylvia Parris-Drummond, CEO of the Delmore Buddy Daye Learning Institute,
Hosted by Eastlink Community TV producer Morgan Jessome, the series will feature interviews and conversations with the filmmaker and community leaders exploring in more detail the impetus for the film and why it is important.
Black Films That Teach premieres Sunday, September 13 on Eastlink Channel 10 and 610 at 8 p.m. AST. Please click here for a trailer.
