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She Was There Film Screening

Sat, Jun 13

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The West End Museum

A thought-provoking film screening, followed by a lecture and discussion, inviting audiences to engage in the often-overlooked stories of Black revolutionary women throughout history.

She Was There Film Screening
She Was There Film Screening

Time & Location

Jun 13, 2026, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM

The West End Museum, 150 Staniford Street Suite 7 (on, Lomasney Wy, Boston, MA 02114, USA

About the event

Inspired by the profound words of the spiritual “Were You There?” this two-day event brings together film, music, and dialogue to illuminate the often-overlooked stories of Black revolutionary women throughout history.

Day One: Screening & Conversation
A thought-provoking film screening, followed by a lecture and discussion, invites audiences to engage with these narratives and their enduring impact.

Day Two: Concert
Boston Lyric Opera artists join forces with Castle of Our Skins for a powerful concert, blending opera, spirituals, and contemporary works to honor these extraordinary women. This collaboration challenges historical omissions and reimagines whose stories are centered in cultural memory.
Timed with America 250, She Was There seeks to reframe national commemorations with equity at the forefront, while also serving as a poignant companion to BLO’s Daughter of the Regiment. Through music and testimony, we ask: Who have we forgotten? And how do we carry their legacies forward?

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