Thursday, March 27

gOD-Talk film screening at Morgan State University

 

Tickets are Free and Open to the Public. Registration is Required: RSVP HERE

Morgan State University’s continued growth in a changing world prompts ongoing calls to move through this change without “losing our soul.” In response to this call, the Center for Religion and Cities is organizing ongoing reflections on the future of religion and spirituality at Morgan and other HBCUs. We are honored and thrilled to partner with the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History & Culture Center for the Study of African American Religious Life to screen and discuss their feature length film: gOD-Talk.

In association with the Pew Research Center five-year study of Black Millennials, the film explores the lives of seven Black Millennials—Atheist, Buddhist, Christians, Muslim, Ifa, and Spiritualist—and the challenges and discoveries with faith and spirituality. While the decline in Black religious communities has not been as drastic as in White communities, there are still lingering questions concerning the relevance, mission, and overall purpose of organized religion in the 21st century for Black American Millennials. From issues pertaining to gender and sexuality, abuse and trauma, hip-hop culture and music, gentrification, race and racism, patriarchy, and more, the film explores a rising phenomenon of religious and spiritual shifts among the largest generation and one of the most influential demographics in the U.S, Black Millennials.

The film screening will be followed by a community dialogue and free dinner, generously provided by  

Learn more about the film at: https://nmaahc.si.edu/explore/museum-centers/african-american-religious-life/god-talk-film-and-web-series 

This program is made possible by the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History & Culture Center for the Study of African American Religious Life, in partnership with the Center for Religion and Cities housed within the Morgan State University Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies and generously supported by the Henry Luce Foundation and other vital partners.