Check out the art+activism inspiring us during Black History Month.

The Road to Black Power, movies that celebrate Black History, the origins of the Black Panther Party logo, and more. [View Online]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Forward]( Hi there, February is Black History Month! To celebrate, we put together this list of must-watch [Participant films]( that center the experiences, joys, and resilience of Black Americans. This month, we’re also excited to launch LOWNDES COUNTY AND THE ROAD TO BLACK POWER on Peacock, and partner with TikTok creator Garrison Hayes on a web series that explores the Black Power movement. Check it all out, and much more, below. – Your fellow Participants [Lowndes - IMAGE]( Here's To Black Power Grab your remotes, because LOWNDES COUNTY AND THE ROAD TO BLACK POWER is now streaming on Peacock! The documentary tells the story of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee and local young organizers in Lowndes County, Alabama, who risked their lives to secure the right to vote. As our friend [Garrison Hayes]( says - history is dope. [WATCH NOW]( [A compassionate spy IMAGE]( A Little-Known Piece of Nuclear History Magnolia takes North American rights to A COMPASSIONATE SPY When 18-year-old Ted Hall was recruited to be the youngest physicist on the Manhattan Project to create the atomic bomb, he didn’t imagine the profound effect he would end up having on nuclear history. In A COMPASSIONATE SPY, two-time Oscar®ï¸ nominee Steve James uncovers the fascinating story of an American scientist who shared key details about the bomb’s construction with the Soviet Union, believing that a U.S. post-war monopoly on such a powerful weapon could lead to nuclear catastrophe. We're excited to share that [Magnolia will release]( the film in theaters later this year. Want to learn more? Check out this article in [The Nation]( which takes a deep dive into the untold story of Ted Hall, and his rocket scientist brother, Ed. [READ MORE]( [Interior Chinatown IMAGE]( It's Giving Main Character Energy More INTERIOR CHINATOWN Casting News! Production is underway for our upcoming series with Hulu, INTERIOR CHINATOWN! Based on the 2020 best-selling novel of the same name by Charles Yu, the series explores the way Asian Americans have been pushed aside in storytelling - and how they’re reclaiming the spotlight. We’re excited to add to its [stellar cast]( of Jimmy O. Yang, Chloe Bennet, Ronnie Chieng, Diana Lin, Archie Kao and Tzi Ma. Check out Executive Producer Charles Yu discussing Asian on-screen representation on the Daily Show with Trevor Noah, in this 2020 clip. Stay tuned - INTERIOR CHINATOWN will stream on Hulu either later this year or early next. [WATCH THE CLIP]( [Headlines + Highlights] [Garrison IMAGE]( Lightning Round! Art & Impact From Black History Month - Ever wonder how the black panther became the symbol of the Black Power movement? We asked our friend Garrison Hayes to explain the fascinating history of the [movement’s visual identity](. - We’re big fans of [Murals for the Movement]( a group that uses the power and magic of public art to amplify culturally-inspired and social justice-related works by Black, Indigenous and People of Color in Boston and New York. - A new art exhibit at the Oakland Museum of California, “[Seize The Time]( focuses on images of the young revolutionary, Angela Davis. “I think that art is actually crucial. Artists are at the forefront of social change. Artists often allow us to grasp what we cannot yet understand,” she said. Like this email? [Forward to a friend]( or share on [Facebook]( or [Twitter](. Feedback? Reply and let us know what you think. Participants wanted. You are not a viewer. These are your stories. You are a Participant. [GET INVOLVED]( Participant is the leading media company dedicated to entertainment that inspires and compels social change. Founded in 2004 by Jeff Skoll, Participant's content combines the power of a good story well told with opportunities for real-world impact and awareness around the most pressing global issues of our time. [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [LinkedIn]( [Instagram]( [ABOUT US]( // [PRIVACY POLICY]( // [TERMS OF SERVICE]( // [UNSUBSCRIBE]( © Copyright 2023 Participant, LLC. All Rights Reserved. This email was sent by: Participant 3520 Wesley St Culver City, CA, 90232,