Directed by Ron Himes
Although the Civil Rights Act of 1964 legally desegregated the South, discrimination was still rampant in certain areas, making it difficult for Blacks to register to vote. In 1965, an Alabama city became the battleground for suffrage. “Hold On!,” the inspiration behind the award-winning 2014 feature film “Selma,” explores the conflict between two extraordinary men, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Lyndon Baines Johnson. Both brilliant leaders, their personal battle, like the battle on the streets of Selma, is ultimately decided by King’s greater moral courage.
Upcoming Events
MOVPC Voting Rights and Education Events Sept 8 and Sept 14, 2026
These sessions lead by Missouri Voter Protection Coalition are designed to help Missouri communities understand and navigate recent changes to the voting and election landscape. Participants will receive timely information on voting rights, redistricting, election updates, misinformation, voter protections, and Rights Restoration.
Young Black Male Suicide Awareness Initiative presents Community Day of Hope, Healing & Wellness – Aug 22, 2026
A day of awareness about the issue of suicide in our community and the resources available to support families.
Commemorating the 1917 East St. Louis Race Riot – Jul 2, 2026
Join the East St. Louis Historical Society, Metro East Organizing Coalition (MEOC) and Heritage Programs, Inc. as we remember the 1917 East St. Louis Race Riot – Honoring the black lives lost, the families who survived, and the community that continues to rise.
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