Name: UATL's Black Culture Movie Night: Hustle & Flow
Start: 2025-05-21T18:30:00-04:00
End: 2025-05-21T22:00:00-04:00
Location: Tara Theatre

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UATL's Black Culture Movie Night: Hustle & Flow

Join UATL, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Black culture team, and a who's-who of motion picture fans in Atlanta as we enjoy another classic film together at our first 2025 Black Culture Movie Night event!

Tara Theatre is the host of our screening, and this time we’re watching the summertime classic “Hustle & Flow” — a film about a man who takes his life story from the streets of Memphis into a recording studio in hopes of becoming a rap star, spawning the Oscar-winning Three 6 Mafia song “It's Hard Out Here for a Pimp.”

Before the movie begins, The AJC’s Najja Parker will host a live conversation featuring special guests Chris "Ludacris" Bridges offering behind-the-scenes insights and stories about the film’s production and cultural impact. The evening will also include a special live performance from Atlanta’s 900 Mile Band and Miss Kitty.

Doors open at 6pm. Be sure to arrive early – there will be complimentary Memphis-inspired barbeque for UATL Members while supplies last.

Get ready for summer with UATL and the AJC. Get your tickets today! RSVP doesn’t guarantee entry. Capacity is limited, and access will be granted on a first-come, first-served basis. We strongly recommend arriving early.

When

Friday

,

April

7

,

2023

2:30pm

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5:00pm

Where

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SPEAKERS

Chris "Ludacris" Bridges - Special Guest Panelist

Mike Jordan - Host, UATL

Najja Parker - Moderator, UATL

Schedule

6 pm

Doors Open, Food truck opens

6:15 pm

900 Mile Band and Miss Kitty perform

7 pm

Panel Discussion

7:20 pm

Movie Begins

9:30 pm

Movie Ends, Raffle & Giveaways

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Agenda

12:00 p.m.

Opening Keynote

D.C. at the Crossroads: Defining Our Future

An inspiring address exploring Washington's opportunities and challenges in shaping an inclusive and prosperous future for all.

Mayor Evelyn Carter

1:00 p.m.

Panel Discussion

Affordable Housing and Transit: Bridging the Gap

A moderated conversation among experts and local leaders on practical strategies to tackle D.C.'s housing crisis and improve public transit accessibility.

Moderated by Dr. Marcus Greene

2:00 p.m.

Community Voices Forum

Grassroots Leadership in Action

A platform for grassroots activists to share stories, successes, and lessons learned in driving meaningful change within their communities.

Tasha Ramirez

Atlanta journal-Constitution:

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Frequently Asked Questions

What to expect at the event

Q: Will you be serving food?

A: Yes! We’ll send all attendees more details about snacks and meals before the event.

Q: What if I can no longer attend?

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