Press release-
African Continuum Theatre Company presents
King of My Kingdom: Racism and Cultural Stereotypes of African American Men
A symposium that examines key issues related to "pre-dominant" stereotypes" which are of great detriment to African American males and are central themes in Blue Door,
African Continuum Theatre's spring production
WHO: Tanya Barfield, playwright
Walter Dallas, director
Dennis Davenport, Ph.D., Howard University
Shirley Dickey, The Yoruba Temple
LaWanda Johnson, Justice Policy Institute
Peggy Seats, Banneker Institute
Chris Hart-Wright, STRIVE DC
Jacqueline E. Lawton, moderator
WHAT: In addition, actors James Foster, Jr. and Derrick Lamont Sanders will read an excerpt from Blue Door followed by an in-depth discussion on African American men in academia and in prison, the Yoruba religion and the history of oral storytelling and folklore.
WHERE: The Loft, Atlas Performing Arts Center
1333 H Street, NE
Washington, DC 20007
WHEN: Monday, November 17, 2008 7:30 – 9:00 p.m.
1 comment:
Thanks for posting this..African Americans and other minorities are often given the shorter end of the stick. Barrack Obama has proven that inspite of it all... all things are possible...and do not let anyone say you cannot... You can...
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