Black Leaders Movement

Screening of Ava DuVernay’s 13th and Panel Discussion
Presented by Lied Center for Performing Arts and TEDxLincoln 

Less than 5% of the world’s population is in the United States, but 20% of the world’s incarcerated people are right here.” –Prison Policy Initiative

“Slavery didn’t end in 1865, it just evolved.” –Bryan Stevenson

Black Leaders Movement is hosting a screening of the critically-acclaimed documentary 13^th by Ava DuVernay. 13th is a powerful and thoroughly researched look into the American criminal justice system, exploring the history of slavery, racial inequality and mass incarceration. The screening of 13^th will be followed by a panel discussion with local activists moderated by TEDxLincoln’s Communications Chair, Elaina Dye. During the panel, hear from courageous leaders about their lived experiences and issues facing the Black community due to ongoing racism and systems of oppression. This event is supported by the Lied Center for Performing Arts and University of Nebraska-Lincoln Student Involvement.

This event is free to the public, but tickets must be reserved in advance, in pairs only. Please put no more than two tickets into your cart at a time. Tickets will be available on Wednesday, July 22 beginning at 11 AM. Reserve tickets at liedcenter.org, or call the Lied Center Ticket Office at 402-472-4747 Tuesday-Friday from 11 AM - 3 PM. Reserve your tickets today!

Full safety precautions and distancing will be practiced. Audience members are required to wear face masks and be symptom-free. Thank you for your cooperation.

Black Leaders Movement looks forward to seeing you! 

Lied Lobbies and House will open at 6:30 p.m., thirty minutes prior to the start of the film.