Wednesday, April 13, 2011

From Bourgeois to Boojie: Black Middle Class Performances

based on the book by Dr. Vershawn Ashanti Young

What is the Black Middle Class?

Join the African American Studies and Research Progam for a Performance/Conversation by UK's own Dr. Vershawn Ashanti Young as he answers this question.

Young is an Associate Professor in the University of Kentucky's Department of English. He is also the author and originator of both the book and play, "Your Average Nigga," which he recently performed to a standing room only crowd.

Young's performance is a part of the S.T. Roach Community Conversations held monthly at the Lyric Theater.

Time: 6 p.m.
Date: April 14
Location: Lyric Theater
Cost: Free and Open to the public

For more information, contact Le Datta Grimes at 257-0187.

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