As Black History Month approaches, the Asbury University Communication & Theatre Department, along with the Office of Intercultural Life, have come together to sponsor a showing of Black Yarn Inc.’s “Resilience in the Red Line.”
“Resilience in the Red Line” is a documentary that explores the history of African Americans in Lexington, Kentucky, and their experiences with laws impacting home ownership.
“This documentary tells a hidden story, a hidden history, which has many hard elements, yet it also leaves the viewer with hope for the future,” stated Dr. Kim Okesson, Assistant Professor of Communication. By examining the lasting effects of redlining in Lexington, the documentary connects local history to broader national conversations about equity and justice.
The documentary tells this story through history, data and personal stories. “It shines light on a history many don’t know and it is relevant to our students as we live just a few miles away from where this history took place,” stated Okesson. “As Asbury students head towards their own graduation, spreading around the globe to work and minister, understanding this part of American history will equip them to understand public policies in their locale and bring gospel truth into their communities,” she continued.
The screening of “Resilience in the Red Line” will take place Friday, January 23, at 8 p.m. in the Miller Center Screening Room. The event is free and open to students, faculty, staff and members of the local community.
Photo courtesy of kentucky.com.
