Release Date: Jun 13, 2025

National Landing BID Hosts Free Film Screening, Book Giveaway, and Discussion on Housing Equity for Juneteenth

Event Features a Screening of Short Film “Segregated by Design” and Panel Discussion on the Legacy of Housing Segregation and Building a More Just Future

WHAT: In honor of Juneteenth, the National Landing BID invites the community to a powerful screening of “Segregated by Design,” a compelling short documentary based on Richard Rothstein’s book, “The Color of Law” and a Vimeo “Best of the Year” nominee. This impactful event explores the lasting legacy of racial segregation in American housing policy. 

The free screening will be followed by a conversation with Monique Bryant, an Arlington resident and executive director of Challenging Racism, and Arlova Vonhm, Zoning Administrator for Arlington County, on the film’s continued relevance as well as progress in the community today. Visit the National Landing website for more information. 

The first 50 attendees will receive a free copy of “The Color of Law.” All attendees will receive reserved seating along with a complimentary popcorn and beverage of their choice.  

WHEN: Wednesday, June 18 from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. 

 WHERE: Alamo Drafthouse Cinema | 1660 Crystal Drive, Arlington, VA 22202 

HOW: The event is free with limited spots. Reservations are required via Eventbrite.  

For real-time event updates and more information on National Landing, please visit www.nationallanding.org/events/calendar or follow on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. 

MEDIA CONTACT: 

Hannah Jemsek 

Publicist for the National Landing BID 

hjemsek@thebrandguild.com 

602-579-8848  

ABOUT NATIONAL LANDING: National Landing is one of the D.C. region’s most exciting transformation stories. The thriving, urban core of Northern Virginia, National Landing is comprised of three distinct neighborhoods: Crystal City, Pentagon City and Potomac Yard. Located just minutes from Washington, D.C., National Landing is home to an innovation and business ecosystem—with major anchors like Amazon HQ2 and the Virginia Tech Institute for Advanced Computing, tech start-ups, hotels, and a booming local restaurant scene. With $4.5 billion in transportation investments, National Landing delivers unparalleled access via Metro, train, biking, and pedestrian trails, all adjacent to National Airport. Already a destination for city living, the area features a dozen parks, hundreds of cultural and community events each year and a growing residential population with over 10,000 new housing units in the pipeline. To learn more, visit nationallanding.org and follow @nationallanding.