“Warrior Women with Lupita Nyong’o”
Free Smithsonian Channel Documentary Screening for Women’s History Month
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Join the Rhode Island Historical Society and the Community College of Rhode Island on Thursday, March 9 at 6pm for a screening of the Smithsonian Channel’s documentary Warrior Women with Lupita Nyong’o, in honor of Women’s History Month.
In the film, Academy Award winner Lupita Nyong’o travels to West Africa to learn about the female warriors known as the Agoji, whose rich culture and complex history is often misunderstood by outsiders.
Admittance is free.
About the Rhode Island Historical Society
The Rhode Island Historical Society, the state’s oldest and only state-wide historical organization, is dedicated to honoring, interpreting, and sharing Rhode Island’s past to enrich the present and inspire the future. Founded in 1822, the RIHS is an advocate for history as a means to develop empathy and 21st-century skills, using its historical materials and knowledge to explore topics of timeless relevance and public interest.
As a Smithsonian Affiliate, it is dedicated to providing high-quality, accessible public programming and educational opportunities for all Rhode Islanders through its four sites: the John Brown House Museum, the Museum of Work & Culture, the Mary Elizabeth Robinson Research Center, and the Aldrich House.
The headquarters of the Rhode Island Historical Society are located at 110 Benevolent Street, Providence, RI 02906. Information: (401) 331-8575.
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