Film Screening "Springfield Had No Shame" and panel discussion

Through the use of historical photographs and dramatic readings and re-enactments based on original newspaper accounts, presents the story of the August 14, 1908 race riot in Springfield, Illinois. Includes comments from historians and eyewitnesses. After the film, Kathryn Harris, Doris Bailey, and Janay Hammons will discuss their experiences with researching the 1908 riot.