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A people’s indigenous culture anchors them to reality and it must be the starting point for all learning. Hence placing children or centering them within the historical setting, is key to fostering educational excellence. “Wade Nobles
The program host is Dr. William Rogers.
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UNDERSTANDING THE BLACK MALE NARRATIVE: THE VISION OF THE LATE JOHN SINGLETON
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Much of John Singleton’s work focused on the Black male image, his voice and his environment. Singleton’s films such as Boyz in the Hood, Baby Boy, Poetic Justice, Hustle and Flow, and Rosewood all embrace the Black male narrative.
The Black Reality Think Tank welcomes one of the great literaryvoices in America, Marvin X. Jackmon, a by-product of the 1960-70 Black Arts Movement. Mr. Blackmon has critiqued the cinematic message of Mr. Singleton as it relates to the Black male in America. .Was Mr. Singleton on point or did he miss the mark in captivating the Black male narrative?
This program will aired 5/21/19
Mr. Blackmon will discuss his understanding and the impact of John Singletons work. He will also share with us his development of an institution called “The Academy of da Corner” located on 14th and Broadway in Oakland, California, where he serves as Chancellor.
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IT ALL MUST FALL!!!
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IS THIS NECESSARY?
YES, because of Structural Racism: It ALL must FALL!!!
The Black Reality Think Tank will discuss this unfolding phenomenon in America. Our panel of community activists and thinkers will explore the methodology relating to the deconstruction of structural racism.
Structural Racism is a system in which public policies, institutional practices, cultural representations, and other norms work in various, often reinforcing ways to perpetuate racial group inequity. It identifies dimensions of our history and culture that have allowed privileges associated with “whiteness” and disadvantages associated with “color” to endure and adapt over time. Structural racism is not something that a few people or institutions choose to practice. Instead, it has been a feature of the social, economic, and political systems in which we all exist.
Program Host Dr. William Rogers
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