MLK Event: Docuseries – Eyes on The Prize

Witness the story of America’s Civil Rights Movement.

Join us in Fireside Lounge for a screening of Eyes on the Prize, the groundbreaking documentary that chronicles one of the most transformative periods in American history. Through powerful archival footage, stirring firsthand accounts, and unflinching honesty, this acclaimed film brings to life the courage, sacrifice, and determination of those who fought for justice and equality.

Featured Episodes:

• 1:00 PM | Episode 1: Awakenings (1954-1956) The movement begins. From the brutal murder of Emmett Till that awakened a nation’s conscience to the Montgomery Bus Boycott that launched Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. into leadership, witness the spark that ignited a revolution.
• 2:00 PM | Episode 3: Ain’t Scared of Your Jails (1960-1961) Young people take the lead. Experience the power of student-led sit-ins that desegregated lunch counters across the South and the harrowing Freedom Rides that challenged segregation in interstate travel—at tremendous personal cost.
• 3:00 PM | Episode 6: Bridge to Freedom (1965) The fight for voting rights reaches its climax. From “Bloody Sunday” on the Edmund Pettus Bridge to the triumphant march to Montgomery, see how ordinary people risked everything to secure the fundamental right to vote.

All are welcome. Bring an open heart and a willingness to engage with our shared history.

To view the whole Docuseries, visit this link.