As Kamala Harris and Nancy Pelosi lead the nation, they travel a path blazed by several women before them, notably Bella Abzug. In 1970, when the United States was ruled by men, Bella challenged the status quo, running a successful campaign from the streets of Manhattan that elevated her all the way to the halls of Congress. With her trademark hat and Bronx swagger, Bella entered Congress swinging, battling for credit cards for women, equality for the LGBTQ community and trailblazing a path for leadership that reflected the broad diversity of the country.

Film followed by a panel discussion featuring Dudley Alexis (film director), Nicole Crooks (community advocate) and Marcie R. Washington (producer). Tickets are only $5! Climate change is no longer a distant threat, it is a lived reality in Miami. As hurricanes intensify, sea levels rise, extreme heat becomes more frequent, and displacement reshapes neighborhoods, the crisis reveals not only environmental vulnerability but deep-rooted social inequities. Edge of Hope confronts this reality head-on. The film explores how systemic injustices—often hidden, overlooked, or conveniently forgotten—limit a community’s ability to respond and recover from climate disasters. Directed by Dudley Alexis and produced by Marcie R. Washington, Edge of Hope weaves together a mosaic of voices—experts, organizers, and community advocates—who illuminate the challenges within affected neighborhoods. Their stories serve as a crucial reminder that hope and action remain vital in the face of global crisis.