Screening and Discussion with Melissa Lowery

Black Girl in Suburbia is a documentary by filmmaker Melissa Lowery that examines the experiences of black girls who live in predominantly white communities. We will watch and discuss the film, as well as her work creating space for Black students in predominantly white schools in Portland and Beaverton.

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About the Guest

Melissa Lowery is a wife and mother that lives in the Pacific Northwest. She is an Equity and Liberation Strategist, and Director/Producer of the Documentary film, Black Girl In Suburbia. She always seeks to create better and equitable environments that honor the human dignity of each person through storytelling and dialogue. Melissa currently works at Central Catholic High School in Portland as the Director of Equity and Community Engagement.