A plaque memorializing Hadley Township neighborhood in Richmond Heights. The historic African American neighborhood was one of a handful of places African Americans could live. Marissanne Lewis-Thompson | St. Louis Public Radio
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Brown Hall, Room 100

Screening and Panel: We Bear Witness: African American Legacy of Hadley Township, Mo. Documentary

Join us for a free screening and panel discussion of the documentary We Bear Witness: African American Legacy of Hadley Township, Mo. Hadley Township is a historically Black community founded in 1907 and once home to notable figures such as Henry Hampton and Arthur Ashe, as well as local artist and filmmaker Margie Hollins. Hollins’s film examines the history of Hadley Township and the forces that led to its transformation and decline. Following the screening, a panel featuring the director, historians, and former residents will provide additional context and insight into the community’s legacy.

Free and open to all, registration is requested.

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