About the Film
Instances of racial profiling plague minority communities on a daily basis. Director, A.J. Ali is no stranger to this phenomenon. When he and his wife were targeted for harassment by police numerous times in Howard County, Maryland, he was forced to take a stand. Though his attempts at achieving justice through channels offered by the system went unrewarded, he refused to let go of the dream that a solution to the problem could be found. He went on a quest for truth and reconciliation, which led him to find living examples of love in action. More than four years in the making, "WALKING WHILE BLACK: L.O.V.E. Is The Answer" presents proven action steps to bridge the painful gap between peace officers and the communities they serve. L.O.V.E. is an acronym for Learn about the community and the people in it, Open your heart to the humanity of people in the community, Volunteer yourself to be part of the solution, and Empower others to do the same. Featuring interviews with peace officers, faith leaders, educators, activists and others, the film offers an inspiring blueprint to end racial profiling and heal our communities.
Tickets
Tickets are free and donations are welcome!
About NAMI & The Peace Center
The Peace Center is located in Langhorne, Pennsylvania. We have been working for community peace and social justice since 1982. Our programs are designed to help reduce violence and conflict in our schools, homes and communities through a multicultural, community-based approach. We are dedicated to furthering peace by understanding and managing conflict in our community, our nation and our world.
Since 1983, NAMI Bucks County has been a beacon of help and hope to all people affected by mental health conditions. From humble beginnings in a small library to becoming Bucks County's leading voice on mental health and recovery, we have been at the forefront of the mental health movement providing support, education and advocacy to ensure people in the Greater Philadelphia area get the care they need and deserve.
Together, we present this important film screening and training. We hope you'll join us!