Three Black Men – Presented By Good Work Institute
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“Three Black Men” with Dr. Resmaa Menakem
Presented by Good Work Institute
Free admission
Three Black Men is a feature documentary that follows visionaries Resmaa Menakem, Bayo Akomolafe, and Orland Bishop as they trace the transatlantic slave route in reverse. Their journey takes them from Los Angeles to Salvador da Bahia in Brazil, and finally to Accra in Ghana. These destinations hold crucial pieces of Black history and reflect the forced migration, survival, and demise of the millions who crossed the Atlantic.
The film’s mission is to liberate Blackness from the confines of colonialism and captivity, heal from historical trauma, and envision new paths beyond white supremacy. The filmmakers challenge oversimplifications of Blackness and stereotypes of Black masculinity, exploring the connections between modern realities and the historical origins of the Black experience. Along with project vision holder Victoria Santos, they collaborate with Black and multicultural communities through discourse, play, ritual, and artistic and spiritual expressions of resistance and hope.
By bringing together diverse perspectives and honoring ancestral wisdom, Orland, Resmaa, and Bayo seek to foster spaces for collective dreaming, healing, and action. Sharing their work across three continents, they cross-pollinate ideas and create an example of global Black solidarity and intellectual exchange.
Following the screening, Resmaa will be joined by Repa Mekha for a discussion about the film.
About Resmaa Menakem:
Resmaa Menakem (MSW, LICSW, SEP) is an author, agent of change, therapist, and licensed clinical worker specializing in racialized trauma, communal healing, and cultural first aid. Based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, he originated and advances Somatic Abolitionism, an embodied antiracist practice for living and culture building. He is the founder of Justice Leadership Solutions and the Cultural Somatics Institute, and is an educator and coach.
About Repa Mekha:
Repa Mekha is Founder and CEO of Nexus Community Partners, a community-building intermediary working at the intersection of community building and community development to achieve equitable community growth. He has more than 35 years of experience in community-based leadership, leadership coaching, creative institution building, wealth-building strategies, organizational leadership, and systems change. He heads Nexus’ work with regional and national partners.