Excerpts from our new film “ Richard Hunt: A Monumental Life” and from “The Light of Truth: Richard Hunt’s Monument to Ida B. Wells will screen at Cliff Dwellers Club for Richard Hunt’s 89th birthday celebration – starts at 5pm after the street naming ceremony. Let’s celebrate our memories of this great man together on his birthday- Sept 12!

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Richard Hunt was an extraordinary world-renowned artist and very dear to the Club. He was born on September 12, 1935 and passed away on December 16, 2023.

In celebration of what would have been his 89th birthday, let’s gather for a special film screening of:

This documentary, directed by Rana Segal, weaves together the stories of Richard’s life and creative process with accounts of Ida B. Wells and her heroic and unwavering fight for justice. It also shows the deep and caring community behind this important and powerful monument.

We’re inviting film producers Rana Segal & Laurie Little, Vincent Singleton along with Michelle Duster (great-granddaughter of Ida B. Wells)  to share some of their personal memories of Richard.  There will be an open mic for the many friends of Richard who want to pay tribute to this major sculptor and Honorary Club member. The evening will also include a birthday cake and joyful singing.