I Bear Witness: The Untold Stories of American Race Riots
Friday, October 9th, 2026 at 6 pm
Film Screening and
Discussion with the Filmmaker, Tiffany Lee
Free Admission
Baha'i Center
1650 North Alpine
Highcrest Shopping Center - Lower Level
Tiffany Lee
Educator - Historian - Filmmaker
BIO
Based in East St. Louis, IL
Tiffany Lee is a distinguished educator, historian, and media executive, dedicated to preserving and promoting Black history and culture. As the CEO of Think Black Cultural Media Group, she brings history to life through compelling storytelling and media.
Lee is a respected authority on Race Riots, having served as a Subject Matter Expert in presentations for the State of Illinois African Descent Reparations Commission, at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library, and to the NAACP.
Her literary and creative contributions include the book Legendary East St. Louisans: An African American Series, the short documentary I Bear Witness: Untold Stories of American Race Riots, and the historical play Melodies on the Wind: When Miles Met Chuck, among others.
Lee's film, I Bear Witness: Untold Stories of American Race Riots, was selected for several film showcases, including the 2025 St. Louis Filmmakers Showcase. Lee also produces podcasts and film series focused on Black history, with her series "I Bear Witness: Freedom Fighters on the Frontline" winning an Award of Merit from the Accolade Global Film Competition. She is the recipient of numerous awards, including two NAACP President's Awards, the Teacher of the Year Award, and the Dr. Martin Luther King Stellar Service Award.
