CARBONDALE, Ill (WSIL) — Two upcoming film screenings in Carbondale will offer powerful portraits of resilience, history, and community within Southern Illinois’ Black community and both are free to attend.

On Friday, August 15, from 6 to 8 p.m., the Carbondale United Building will host a special screening of a locally focused film celebrating strength and perseverance in the Black community. The event promises free popcorn and free admission, making it an accessible and uplifting evening for all. Organizers say the night will serve as both a celebration of local history and a reminder of the power of unity.

Just weeks later, a second film will offer a deep dive into the roots of Black communities in the region. On Thursday, September 4, the African American Museum of Southern Illinois w

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