NEWS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 28, 2026
Contact: Kathleen Hoyle, Director of Parks & Recreation, (269) 329-4522
Black History Month Movie at the Portage Zhang Senior Center
Portage Parks & Recreation hosts the film Green Book on Friday, January 30, at 6 PM at the Portage Zhang Senior Center, 203 East Centre Avenue. The film pays homage to The Negro Motorist Green Book, a guidebook for African American travelers founded by Victor Hugo Green in 1936 and published annually through 1966. The book assisted African American travelers from running into difficult situations and aided in making their trips more enjoyable.
Mahershala Ali and Viggo Mortensen star in the film inspired by the true story of pianist Don Shirley’s tour of the Midwest and Deep South with driver and bodyguard, Frank “Tony Lip” Vellelonga. Complimentary candy, soft drinks, and water will be provided while supplies last. Special thanks to Celebration Cinema for providing complimentary popcorn.
The event is FREE and open to the public, with doors opening at 5:30 PM and the movie beginning at 6 PM. Then join us on February 6 at 6 PM for the Black History Month Presentation, featuring Candacy Taylor, at the Air Zoo, 6151 Portage Road.
For more information, visit the Facebook event @CityofPortageMI or call Portage Parks & Recreation at (269) 329-4522.
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