THIS THURSDAY: JOIN US AT THE VMFA FOR THE ARTHUR ASHE SOCIAL JUSTICE FORUM [FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC]

Join the Arthur Ashe Boulevard Initiative x Afrikana Independent Film Festival as we kick off the Arthur Ashe Boulevard dedication weekend!

Meet us at the VMFA for the Arthur Ashe Boulevard Social Justice Forum featuring the RVA premiere of Ashe ’68 (VR version) and the big screen presentation of ESPN’s short film, “Johnnie and Arthur.” The screenings will be followed by a panel discussion about how the renaming of Arthur Ashe Boulevard is an extension of his legacy and how it can be a catalyst to move our city forward.

Panelists include Johnnie Ashe, younger brother of Arthur Ashe, Sionne Neeley of Initiatives of Change, Justin Tinsley of ESPN’S Undefeated, Michael Paul Williams of Richmond Times-Dispatch and Clovia Grooms Lawrence of KISS FM. The panel will be moderated by me (Marc Cheatham of the Cheats Movement).

We are honored to be a part of this important moment in Richmond and Black history and we hope you’ll join us in it!!

Free & Open to the public
Doors: 6:30 PM
Event: 7 PM