Youngstown City School District (YCSD) is pleased to announce a partnership with Youngstown State University, The Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County, and the NAACP Youngstown to showcase the 2023 documentary Right to Read.
Directed by Jenny Mackenzie and executive produced by LeVar Burton, the documentary highlights the stories of an NAACP activist, a teacher, and two American families who fight to provide our youngest generation with the most foundational indicator of life-long success: the ability to read.
“We are thrilled to partner with local organizations to bring this powerful documentary to our community,” said YCSD superintendent Jeremy Batchelor. We believe literacy is fundamental to unlocking lifelong skills and offering endless opportunities. YCSD is committed to supporting initiatives that promote literacy and lifelong learning.”
The screenings are free and open to the public in various locations throughout Youngstown and will follow with panel discussions. The district is also proud to partner with United Way of Youngstown and the Mahoning Valley for giveaways and Sight for All United and Vision to Learn, which will offer free vision screenings at select viewings.
Screenings will be held at:
• NAACP August 10, 2024, at the McGuffey Centre, 3:00 p.m. (vendors, screenings, and more!)
• Main Public Library (Wick Ave) August 12, 2024, 5:30 p.m.
• NAACP August 17, 2024, at the Youngstown Event Center, 11:00 a.m.
• Youngstown State University, September 3, 2024, at the Williamson College of Business. The times will be 3:00 p.m. for students and staff, then a second viewing for families at 5:30 p.m.
• Final screening is in October 2024 (location and time are to be determined)