THE UNTOLD STORY OF A PLACE CALLED BLACK HOLLYWOOD OFFERS UNIQUE LEARNING EXPERIENCE DURING BLACK HISTORY MONTH

Atlanta, Ga. (December 14, 2007) — Elderhostel features a Day of Discovery, “The Untold Story of a Place Called Black Hollywood,” in celebration of Black History Month. This learning adventure will take place on Feb. 26 and 27 from 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. at the Loudermilk Center, 41 Courtland Street, SE, Atlanta, Ga.

The Untold Story of a Place Called Black Hollywood is an informative and exciting piece that features the African American Cinema Gallery (AACG) on display along with a three-part lecture series. Participants in the daylong educational program will meet the founder of AACG, Len Gibson. Gibson will introduce AACG to the audience while explaining the vision and growth of the museum and its significance in today’s society. AACG representative and media professional Tommy Wright will provide insight on the success and struggles of African-Americans throughout history in Hollywood. Various segments of the film A Century of Black Cinema will be shown with a short discussion following the viewing. Wright will end the day with a Q&A and discussion about the state of Black Hollywood and the importance for all cultures to embrace each other in entertainment for the enrichment of their communities.

Tommy Wright is a professional with more than 25 years of experience in television and media as a producer, director and television broadcaster. His previous assignments have taken him around the world covering 16 foreign countries in both network and independent television. For the past nine years, Wright has been responsible for creative design, production and editorial management of original multimedia content.

Each Day of Discovery learning adventure provides a unique opportunity that educates and at the same time is informal and enjoyable. Since 2003, Elderhostel has developed these one-day programs with cultural institutions across the U.S., enabling people to discover the treasures in their own communities. “Participants in these programs have an opportunity to interact with each other and get involved in thought-provoking discussions about topics in which they all share an interest and enjoy,” said Maeve Hartney, Associate Vice President of Special Programs for Elderhostel.

 

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The full day of activities includes lectures, lunch, a guided tour of the exhibition, and the viewing of segments of historic African-American film. The cost for the Day of Discovery is $63. Reservations can be made by calling toll free at (877) 426-8056. The Untold Story of a Place Called Black Hollywood will be repeated March 11 and 12.

About Elderhostel
Elderhostel, founded in 1975, is the world’s largest not-for-profit educational travel organization for older adults. More than 160,000 people enroll in Elderhostel’s 8,000 programs annually. Elderhostel provides exceptional learning adventures throughout the United States and Canada and in more than 90 countries around the world. Expert instructors and experienced group leaders create extraordinary experiences by sharing stimulating information, leading fascinating field trips and providing meaningful cultural excursions. In 2004, Elderhostel launched Road Scholar to meet the needs of a new generation of educational travelers. For more information, please visit www.elderhostel.org or www.roadscholar.org.





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