The UConn Health Disparities Institute, through its Visualizing Health Equity among Boys and Men of Color Artist Series, invites you to a conversation and live gallery event with Dr. David Ikard, professor of African American and Diaspora Studies at Vanderbilt University. Dr. Ikard’s talk is entitled, “The Grace We Can Imagine: Empowering Black Boys in the 21st Century.” He will explore the themes “I Am a Man” and “Black Boy Joy” through art, presentation and discussion to disrupt the single-story narrative of boys and men of color, promote social justice, and eliminate health disparities.
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About Dr. David Ikard
David Ikard is professor of African American and Diaspora Studies at Vanderbilt University. He has authored four books, including Breaking The Silence: Toward a Black Male Feminist Criticism, Nation of Cowards: Black Activism in Barack Obama's Post-Racial America (co-authored with Martell Teasley),Blinded by the Whites: Why Race Still Matters in the 21st Century and Lovable Racists, Magical Negroes, and White Messiahs (2017). In 2013 Nation of Cowardsreceived the Best Scholarly Book Award from the DIOP organization. His essays have appeared in African American Review, MELUS, Palimpsest, African and Black Diaspora Journal, The Journal of Black Studies, and Obsidian III.
In 2015 he received the William R. Jones Outstanding Mentor Award from the Florida Education Fund and the McKnight Fellows for his dedication and commitment to mentoring graduate students. He is also a Ford Fellow and a faculty mentor for the Woodrow Wilson Career Enhancement Fellowship. His new painting series, entitled “I Am A Man,” extends his scholarly investigations into black masculinity into the creative realm. More specifically, he renders the complexity of black boys and men’s humanity beyond dehumanizing stereotypes to call attention to their social vulnerability and plight.
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HDI ART CONTEST WINNERS
Winners who answered the Visualizing Health Equity among Boys and Men of Color Art Contest call, “What would a community, neighborhood, or world where boys and men of color have a fair opportunity to be their healthiest look like?” will also showcase their artwork during the live gallery.
Wednesday, November 7, 2018
Registration is required. Hors d’oeuvre’s served.
Location: JCJ Architecture, 120 Huyshope Avenue Hartford, CT
Location: JCJ Architecture, 120 Huyshope Avenue Hartford, CT
Reception and Live Gallery 5:00pm
Community Conversation 6:30pm - 8:30pm
For more information, contact Research Associate and Projects Manager, Denise Smith, at desmith@uchc.edu
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