Bronx’s Harriet Screening Inspires at CLSJ

The Bronx’s Center for Law & Social Justice lit up last night with a free Harriet screening, honoring NYC’s fight. Star Cynthia Erivo’s Tubman moved 100 as the film rolled, a pre-Women’s History nod. It’s borough soul—doors at 6 p.m., pure BX vibe. A kid gaped at the escape; a pro teared up. ‘Bronx rises—this is it,’ host Tariq Evans says, dimming lights. The room turned fierce.

The event’s a gem—tied to March’s end, it doubled seats since RSVP’s opened. Evans, a Mott Haven advocate; last night’s crowd hit max—silence held. A latecomer nabbed a chair; snacks flowed—NYC grit glowed. Talk followed—freedom rang deep. #HarrietBX trended; Manhattan’s moved.

Some shrugged—’Too heavy,’ griped a teen, ducking out. Space squeezed—latecomers stood; power held. A bulb flickered—fixed fast; film rolled. Queens wants a screen, but the Bronx owns it—history rules. CLSJ’s never shone so bold.

Evans hints at a series, maybe Malcolm X if spring bites. ‘NYC’s roots—this lifts ‘em,’ he says, stacking chairs. The screening’s a Bronx win—grit meets grace. It’s a freedom call; catch the next. Bring a tissue—truth hits.