On May 28th at 6:00 p.m. CST, The Black Man Project will host an Instagram Live event announcing their first virtual dinner and global research project to capture the black male experience in contemporary society. Last year, filmmaker Brian Ellison, anthropologist Marlon Hall, and sculptor Anthony Suber launched a series of conversations in six different cities across the country to create a safe space for Black men. The purpose of the tour was to spark conversations around past and present trauma, vulnerability, and navigating daily prejudices faced by black men. Curated by Hall, the dinner series featured a moving sculpture created by Suber with a conversation centered around a documentary directed by Ellison, UnMASKulinity, which is set to debut this year.
“May is Mental Health Awareness Month and we know that society often dismisses the emotional needs of predominantly black populations,” said Hall. “Our virtual programs are our way of undoing social constructs and creating an environment where black men are truly seen.”
The group, along with other experts in the arts and education, will create a curriculum to accompany the dinner series aiming to empower communities to continue the conversation long after the dinner is over. The trio of men came together after discovering their common interest in creating spaces for men to gather, share and grow–both emotionally and intellectually. According to Mental Health America, Black/African American men are particularly conscious of stigma when it comes to seeking help or advice from an expert such as a psychologist.
Guests can join the discussion next week on The Black Man Projects Instagram page and are encouraged to complete The Black Man Project survey in advance. The survey can be accessed by clicking here.
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