"Biking While Black" documentary film screening Worcester, Mass. Viewing the state of our streets as a public health crisis that disproportionately affects Black lives, the documentary "Biking While Black" looks at Black cyclists and BIPOC community organizations in Los Angeles who are paving new roads to tackle myths about bike riding, improve local conditions, and celebrate Black joy on two wheels. The film explores inclusion in outdoor activities, the making of safe streets, and avenues for mobility rooted in justice and equity. Q&A/discussion with filmmaker Yolanda Davis-Overstreet followed the free Worcester screening April 25, 2023, at North High School. The moderator was David Fort, a health care consultant, former chairman of the Worcester Board of Health, and cyclist. The event was sponsored by Quinsigamond Community College and hosted by the Major Taylor Association with support from MassBike and community partners: Worcester NAACP, WalkBike Worcester, Worcester Earn-A-Bike, Worcester Majors, Worcester Caribbean American Carnival Association, YWCA of Central Massachusetts, 508 Forever Young, Landry's Bicycles, and the Major Taylor Museum. The new Worcester Department of Transportation and Mobility also was represented at a reception with the filmmaker, hosted by The Village. Topics raised during discussions with filmmaker Davis-Overstreet included:Related materials you can watch, read, and listen to More photos from the filmmaker's time in Worcester:
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