“The Reservation” Lecture with Jacqueline Bridgeforth-Williams
November 5 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
“The Reservation” Lecture with Jacqueline Bridgeforth-Williams
Grace Episcopal Church
Wednesday, November 5 at 6:45 pm
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Jacqueline Bridgeforth-Williams will speak on the history of the Black community known as the “Reservation” that was displaced for the construction of the Yorktown Naval Weapons Station.
Jacqueline Bridgeforth-Williams is the founder of The Village Initiative for Equity in Education and a documentary film producer. The Village Initiative raises awareness about historic and current racial disparities and advocates for equity. This presentation will address the legacy of community displacement in Yorktown as told by descendants of displaced residents and in a short film.
The presentation takes place at Grace Church’s Parish Hall, 111 Church Street, Yorktown, VA 23690. Admission is free and no reservations are required. Visit gracechurchyorktown.org for more details.
