People Pride & Promise tells the untold story of the first
Event Details
People Pride & Promise tells the untold story of the first youth-led lunch counter sit-in that revolutionized the Civil Rights Movement. Through a visual presentation, visitors of “People, Pride, and Promise” will get to know the little-known story of the Dockum Sit-in. Attendees will then hear from author Prisca Barnes and view a presentation on the Sit-In.
*Proceeds from the ticket sales will go to the Storytime Village book drive. The book about the Dockum Sit-in will be donated to Denver schools, libraries and non-profits.*
Community Access: If cost is a barrier or if you are part of the Black community, please reach out to Madeline Alexander, Engagement Coordinator for Black Communities at madeline.alexander@state.co.us to receive a Community Access Ticket code.