Our Premiere Screening
Was Held at Herndon’s Church
On June 16, 2024 @ 2pm
First Congregational Church - 105 Courtland Street, N.E. Atlanta, GA. 30303
SLAVERY TO LEGACY: The Alonzo Herndon Story
Black History Month 2025 Film Screenings
Hosted by: Create Dunwoody
When: February 2 @ 1:20 PM
Where: Le Meridien Perimeter: 111 Perimeter Center W, Atlanta, GA 30346
Hosted by: Coming To The Table
When: February 3 @ 7:00 PM
Where: The Baha'i Center: 379 Edgewood Ave SE, Atlanta, GA 30312
Hosted by Roswell Cultural Arts Center and Roswell Roots
When: February 21@ 7:30 PM
Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center: 950 Forrest Street, Roswell, GA 30075
Hosted by The Georgia Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) Business Center, Georgia Institute of Technology
When: February 26@5:30 PM
Where: John Lewis Student Center, The Walter G. Ehmer Theater: 351 Ferst Dr. NW Atlanta, GA 30332
Above images by Chuck Zlotnick for Dunwoody Black History Month Celebration Feb. 2, 2025
Hosted by the Office of Design | Historic Preservation Studio, City of Atlanta Department of City Planning, in collaboration with the Thompson Hotel.
When: February 28@6:00 PM
Where: Thompson Atlanta - Buckhead Hotel
Shevawn Broxton Young February 28 · Atlanta, GA ·
Timing! I spent the last day of Black History Month at The Thompson Hotel/Buckhead watching and hearing the story of Alonzo Herndon - former slave who became a pioneering Atlanta entrepreneur and philanthropist. A man who built a business portfolio worth over a million dollars. Dr Greg Henley presented an excellent and engaging documentary film chronicling Herndon’s life and legacy. The release of the film and multiple screenings during this month is God’s perfect timing. The panel discussion drove home a reminder that we’ve been in this struggle before and managed to thrive. It provides context and opportunity to have needed conversations about the parallels and lessons we must undoubtedly observe and learn...again!
I look forward to the many other opportunities and doors that will be opened for this film to be shared and this important story to be told and inspiration provided through its historical perspective. We’ve been here before….thanks to your sponsors Dr Henley and your lovely wife Vanessa Henley for her support.
Closed out Black History Month celebrating Black Excellence past and present! Congratulations Dr. Greg Henley on the Screening of your inspiring Documentary “Slavery to Legacy. The Alonzo Herndon Story” which chronicles the story of Atlanta’s very first black millionaire! A timely and inspiring (call to action) evening powered by Uncle Nearest Bourbon and Black Leaf Vodka. Our History…Applauses and Cheers!
