Reel and Meal is a monthly film series at the New Deal Cafe exploring vital environmental, animal rights, and social justice issues. Admission to the film is always free, sponsored by several Greenbelt community organizations. Contributions are gladly accepted to cover each month’s donation to a non-profit organization.
Reel and Meal events are in-person (limited seating) and online via Zoom. Each month registration links will be posted here. You can also reach out to Reel and Meal at .
Date: Third Monday of every month Time: The free film starts at 6pm or 6:30pm. Dinner: See event for cafe dining details. Location: Online or at the New Deal Cafe at 113 Centerway in historic Greenbelt, MD Public transportation: The cafe is accessible by Metro Bus P20 from the Greenbelt Metro station. Joining from Zoom and living locally: You can find take out plant-based options at the cafe as well as:
Greenbelt Co-Op: ( Tofu Bahn Mi sandwich (self service deli); Veggie spring roll; Greek Table Shepherd’s Pie; Channa Masal (refrigerated case); Dodah’s cakes for desert, among many others)
Finally Got the News (1970) captures a watershed moment when Black autoworkers challenged both racial discrimination and exploitative working conditions in Detroit’s automotive plants.
Unlike other movements of the era that focused on students or youth, such as SNCC, the Black Panthers, or Students for a Democratic Society, the League positioned Black workers as the primary agents of social change. Their story challenged not only auto industry practices but also the established United Auto Workers union itself.
Following the screening, Howard University Political Science Professor Dr. Clarence Lusane will lead a discussion about the film’s historical significance and contemporary relevance. Dr. Lusane brings unique insight as a Detroit native, combined with his extensive scholarly career and his experience as a political consultant to the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation and former Commissioner on the DC Commission on African American Affairs.
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