black experience Archives - Levine Museum of the New South

Join us for a community dialogue about the experiences of Black male athletes facilitated by sports journalist Rana Cash and former NFL player and current member of the App State Athletics Department Doug Middleton!

This is the Gantt Center and Levine Museum’s second Community of Change conversation in honor of the Men of Change: Power.Triumph.Truth exhibition. Community of Change conversations place its participants at the forefront, allowing the discussion to take shape based on the contributions of each panelist. The Community of Change series explores themes presented in Men of Change to create space for difficult conversations that both enlighten and motivate.

Inspired by “Men of Change” Lebron James, Muhammad Ali and the athletes they continue to inspire, this conversation will explore the following questions:

What role do Black male-dominated sports play in Black culture and history?
In what ways have these “Men of Change” leveraged their talent for broader contributions and success?
What can we collectively learn from the Black male athlete’s experience?

The conversation will move beyond the men presented in the exhibition into a wider discussion about the experiences of Black men in sports. Discussion topics will include:

The intersection of professional sports and politics
Mental health for the Black male athletes
Transferrable skills developed in athleticism
The damage done by stereotypes
The pressures on and expectations on Black male athletes

Please join us to contribute your valued perspective in an experience meant to strengthen our collective connection.

Wednesday, December 14th

6:30 pm at Harvey B. Gantt Center
551 South Tryon Street Charlotte, NC 28202

This event is FREE but please register at the link below.

Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture and Levine Museum of the New South are proud to collaborate and bring the dynamic exhibition Men of Change: Power. Triumph. Truth. to our Charlotte community. The exhibition profiles the revolutionary men whose journeys have altered the history and culture of the country.

Men of Change was developed by the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service and made possible through the generous support of the Ford Motor Company Fund.

Free admission to the Men of Change Exhibition at the Gantt Center and Levine Museum is made possible by generous support from Wells Fargo.

Presented by Epoch Tribe with Levine Museum of the New South and Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture, The Men Inside is a live, on-stage production that honors the paths of Black men who have become change-makers in their community. Inspired by the exhibition Men of Change: Power. Triumph. Truth., the show shares deeply personal stories and open-hearted truths of Black men in Charlotte.

It’s a full-on display of the emotional and interpersonal journeys, as well as a beautiful and bold theatrical exploration of the hearts and minds of real Black men. Through the stories of a few, we see connections to many.

Location:
Booth Playhouse at Blumenthal Performing Arts Center
130 N Tryon St. Charlotte NC, 28202

Date:
Thursday, Feb. 2, 2023

Time:
7:00 p.m.

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Men of Change was developed by the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service and made possible through the generous support of the Ford Motor Company Fund.

Free admission to the Men of Change Exhibition at the Gantt Center and Levine Museum is made possible by generous support from Wells Fargo.

Join us for our 3^rd installment of the Community of Change program. This conversation positions our guests as the main contributors! What is mentorship, why is it important for Black male youth, and how can you support? Learn more about the ways Black men in our local community are inspiring change. Led by Males Place founder Reggie Singleton and founder of Heal Charlotte, Greg Jackson.

The Community of Change series explores themes presented in Men of Change to create space for difficult conversations that both enlighten and galvanize.

Location:

Harvey B. Gantt Center
551 S. Tryon St. Charlotte NC, 28202

Date:

Monday, January 16, 2023

Time:

2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

This event is free, but reserve your seat below!

Reserve Your Seat

This program is one of many offerings during our MLK Day 2023 free family day celebration on Monday, January 16, from 9am – 4pm. Registration is not required for MLK Day – checkout the full lineup of activities!

Men of Change was developed by the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service and made possible through the generous support of the Ford Motor Company Fund.

Free admission to the Men of Change Exhibition at the Gantt Center and Levine Museum is made possible by generous support from Wells Fargo.

Our 4th installment of Community of Change will create a safe space to highlight needs and resources impacting the mental health of Black men and boys in our community. Join us in a retreat-style conversation on self-care and mental health for Black men. Led by artist, storyteller, life coach, and mindfulness instructor Mario Jovan and Jarrett Evans, LCMHC, NCC.

This conversation positions our guests as the main contributors. The Community of Change series explores themes presented in Men of Change to create space for difficult conversations that both enlighten and galvanize.

Location:

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Library – West Boulevard Branch

2157 West Blvd, Charlotte NC 28208

Date:

Saturday, February 11, 2023

Time:

1:30 pm – 3:00 pm

This program is FREE, but please reserve your seat below.

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This program is the main discussion and an offering during our Community Health & Wellness Day program in collaboration with the West Boulevard Branch of Charlotte Mecklenburg Library and West Boulevard community organizations, including Stratford Richardson YMCA, Seeds 4 Change, and Mixed Metaphors.

Men of Change was developed by the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service and made possible through the generous support of the Ford Motor Company Fund.

Free admission to the Men of Change Exhibition at the Gantt Center and Levine Museum is made possible by generous support from Wells Fargo.

Join us for a high-school student-led, live, on-stage production which places a spotlight on performing as an agent of change. As a culmination of a 4-class winter camp, the students, with guidance from thespian Tiffany Bryant-Jackson, will showcase an original work, as well as perform speeches and monologues centered on what makes a compelling change maker. This show is inspired by the Men of Change: Power. Triumph. Truth. exhibition.

There will be a reception with light snacks and refreshments, during which our community can meet the young artists. Our community is highly encouraged to join the reception and celebrate the amazing work of our youth!

Location:

Little Rock AME Zion Church’s Black Box

401 N. McDowell Street, Charlotte NC 28208

Date:

Saturday, February 25, 2023

Time:

2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

This program is FREE, but please reserve your seat below.

Reserve Your Seat

Men of Change was developed by the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service and made possible through the generous support of the Ford Motor Company Fund.

Free admission to the Men of Change Exhibition at the Gantt Center and Levine Museum is made possible by generous support from Wells Fargo.

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