King of My Kingdom

King of My Kingdom:
Racism and the Cultural Stereotypes of
African American Men

The symposium will examine important 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 productions

National and local guests have been invited to be panel guests for this dynamic evening.

Panelists
Tanya Barfield, Award-winning playwright
Walter Dallas, director, former Artistic Director of Freedom Theatre, Philadelphia

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 D. Lawton will serve as moderator for the panel discussion

Actors James Foster, Jr. and Derrick Lamont Sanders will read an excerpt from
Blue Door followed by an in-depth discussion.

African American Men in Academia
African American Men in Prison
Stereotypes in the African American Community
Yoruba Religion
Oral History, the Art of Storytelling and African American Folklore

Atlas Performing Arts Center, The Loft
tickets: $10
call 202.399.7993 or online at www.atlasarts.org