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Racism and Emotion Research Project
What is the emotional toll on African Americans living in a racist society? How can the joy endure?
Join us on Saturday, May 4th from 12:00 – 3:00 PM at the University of Michigan Detroit Center, 3663 Woodward Ave, STE 150, Detroit, MI. The University of Michigan Detroit Center is partnering with the Ross School of Business to host an afternoon for African Americans 18+ to anonymously contribute their perspective through a one hour survey. It will assess encounters with racism, understanding of historical events, background and beliefs, and emotional well-being. Open discussion with a guest speaker will follow.
Participants will receive a $25 gift card and refreshments, and the opportunity to engage in a community led dialogue. Registration required.
Fathers in the Media: TV Dads
Join us for “TV Dads” where we’ll watch how TV has changed its picture of dads over the years, Friday, June 7th, from 6:00 – 8:00 PM at the University of Michigan Detroit Center, 3663 Woodward Ave STE 150, Detroit, MI.
We will start with the era when depictions of dads were not diverse in classic shows like “Leave It to Beaver” and “Father Knows Best.” The 70s and 80s began to introduce strong black fathers in shows like “The Jeffersons” and “The Cosby Show.” We will take a look at today’s diverse dads in shows such as “black-ish” and see a broader world of what dads can look like on TV. We’ll have clips from these iconic shows to see the differences and talk about what they mean. It’s a chance to see how TV dads have broken molds and how they’re still doing it today. If you’re interested in how television has both reflected and affected who we see as dads, register here and let’s talk about it!
