The Black-Board -DBA "Black Surfers Collective"
Wade in the Water Documentary screening in St. Augustine, Florida
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Join us for a special showing of the award-winning documentary "Wade In The Water: A Journey Into Black Surfing and Aquatic Culture," honoring Juneteenth and the Civil Rights history of St. Augustine.
📅 Date: Friday, June 21st
🕖 Time: 7:00 PM (Doors open at 6:30 PM)
📍 Venue: The Waterworks, 184 San Marco
We extend our heartfelt thanks to the St. Johns Cultural Council, The Waterworks, and St. Augustine Film Society for their support. The event is free, but we graciously accept donations to help defray some of the film production costs.
Join our panelist after the screening:
Director David Mesfin, who spent his younger years in St. Augustine and learned to surf with the local community.
@living_inthelight founded SurfearNEGRA to democratize surfing and increase diversity in the sport. Her efforts have been recognized by Oprah Magazine, Surfer Magazine, and The Drew Barrymore Show.
Deyona Burton is SurfearNEGRA’s first-ever ¡100 Girl! Camper. With a Bachelor of Arts in Human Rights and Social Justice from Florida State University, she is an activist and public servant dedicated to community enhancement. She is a White House Honoree, TEDx Speaker, President’s Volunteer Service Award Recipient, and the 2024 National Action Network’s MLK Youth Honoree.
Come join us for an evening of history, culture, and community!
Director David Mesfin, who spent his younger years in St. Augustine and learned to surf with the local community.
@living_inthelight founded SurfearNEGRA to democratize surfing and increase diversity in the sport. Her efforts have been recognized by Oprah Magazine, Surfer Magazine, and The Drew Barrymore Show.
Deyona Burton is SurfearNEGRA’s first-ever ¡100 Girl! Camper. With a Bachelor of Arts in Human Rights and Social Justice from Florida State University, she is an activist and public servant dedicated to community enhancement. She is a White House Honoree, TEDx Speaker, President’s Volunteer Service Award Recipient, and the 2024 National Action Network’s MLK Youth Honoree.
Come join us for an evening of history, culture, and community!
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