Black Men in Amerika

Join us Aug. 13 from 6:30-8 p.m. for a physically distanced but socially connected conversation.

A conversation for Black men by Black men but all are welcome. Come hear presentations on why it is important for Black men to reclaim our narrative, why our stories, our resilience, and our health MATTERS. Hear from a variety of perspectives: Two returning guests and a long time advocate. Rev. Dr. Reginald Williams Jr. an adjunct professor at McCormick Theological Seminary and pastor of the First Baptist Church of University Park. Terrence Pruitt is the Founder, Trainer, and Principal Consultant at Project Restore Initiative. He is an innovative educator, youth advocate and trained TRHT Racial Healing Practitioner. Dr. David Stovall is a Professor of African-American Studies and Criminology, Law & Justice at the University of Illinois Chicago. Sponsored by the UIC Office of Public and Government Affairs and UI Health Office of Community Engagement and Neighborhood Health Partnerships.

Register here.

For more information, email daylan@uic.edu