This program is a collaboration with the UK African American Africana Studies. These conversations will happen every 2nd Saturday, December-June except for the Month of June- Father’s Day (June 16, 2012).
January 14, 2012- Dr. King’s Dream for Black Men, What’s Next: MLK Cultural Center scholar-in-residence, professor Arnold Farr and co-host professor Vershawn Young, African American Studies and English, will discuss the promise of black manhood in America by examining MLK’s actions, philosophies, and speeches.
February 11, 2012- So Black I’m Blue: Psychologist, Lynda Brown-Wright, discusses the mental health consequences of racial oppression and coping skills black men develop to survive.
March 10, 2012- The Enemy Within: Black Male Health and Healing: Lexington physician, Jai Gilliam, discusses health concerns specific to black men.
April 14, 2012- The Power and The Pain of Empowered Black Men: Black Panther scholar, Jakobi Williams, discusses key figures in the movement and their celebratory relationship with the communities they lived in.
May 12, 2012- 99 Problems: Legal scholar, Melynda J. Price, speaks and moderates a panel discussion between police officers and young black men.
June 16, 2012- Sankofa Awards: Fathers day weekend awards program and celebration of the completion of the Community Conversation that will honor the outstanding Man of the Year as well as achievement and excellence in the areas of scholarship, community service, philanthropy, creativity, entrepreneurial, and social and environmental justice.
- at the Lyric Theater
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