Presented by Center for Heirs' Property Preservation

Gaining Ground: The Fight for Black Land Film Screening

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About This Event

The Center for Heirs' Property Preservation® invites you to a private screening of  Gaining Ground: The Fight for Black Land, a multi-award-winning documentary from Executive Producer Al Roker and John Deere. 

Attendees will learn more about the history and plight of black farmers through storytelling. The documentary aims to build awareness around the issue of heirs’ property, the leading cause of involuntary black land loss. The Center is a featured organization, including our CEO, Dr. Jennie Stephens. The program will include a Q&A with Eternal Polk, Gaining Ground Film Director, Tharlyn Fox, LEAP Manager with John Deere, and Dr. Jennie Stephens.

Event Schedule 

5:30pm Reception with Light Refreshments

6:00pm Program 

 

 

About This Event

The Center for Heirs' Property Preservation® invites you to a private screening of  Gaining Ground: The Fight for Black Land, a multi-award-winning documentary from Executive Producer Al Roker and John Deere. 

Attendees will learn more about the history and plight of black farmers through storytelling. The documentary aims to build awareness around the issue of heirs’ property, the leading cause of involuntary black land loss. The Center is a featured organization, including our CEO, Dr. Jennie Stephens. The program will include a Q&A with Eternal Polk, Gaining Ground Film Director, Tharlyn Fox, LEAP Manager with John Deere, and Dr. Jennie Stephens.

Event Schedule 

5:30pm Reception with Light Refreshments

6:00pm Program 

 

 

Getting There

Trident Technical College The College Center at the Complex for Economic Development Building 920, Amphitheater Room 791
7000 Rivers Avenue
North Charleston, South Carolina 29406
United States

Gaining Ground Trailer