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Our History Will NEVER
Be Forgotten!
Every Sunday in February, we’re honoring Black excellence, history, and storytelling through four powerful films that have shaped conversations worldwide. Enjoy meaningful discussions, special guests, local vendors, and scholarship opportunities for students.
Bring your family, youth groups, churches, and community organizations — this experience is for EVERYONE.
Scholarship and Award Opportunities for Students who attend all four screenings!
The J. Lane Theater is committed to uplifting the next generation of leaders, artists, creators, and professionals in Albany and the surrounding communities.
Through our annual Black History Month Film Festival, we award scholarships to students pursuing:
• College & university
• Trade school & vocational programs
• Cosmetology & Barber school
Essay rules, topic, deadline, and submission upload coming soon! SUBSCRIBE to know when to check back!

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