WE REAL COOL. But Are We Free? Art+Issues: Free as they want to be Black Men's Healing Circle

Inspired by the images and stories behind the photographs in Free as they want to be: Artists Committed to Memory, this healing circle, facilitated by Anthony M. Wiley Jr. of Welcome to Today, welcomes Black men into a space for honest conversation, reflection, and connection. Together, we’ll explore themes of freedom, identity, healing, and what it means to create space for ourselves and one another. The evening will also feature performances by artist Swayyvo and dancer KG plus a contemplation and conversation led by YZ Dream.

Part of the Hunter Museum's Art+Issues series, this program is free and open to the public. The event will take place in a reserved space within the museum after hours.

Free as they want to be: Artists Committed to Memory is curated by Cheryl Finley, Ph.D., and Deborah Willis, Ph.D., and originated as a FotoFocus exhibition at the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center, Cincinnati, Ohio, on the occasion of the 2022 FotoFocus Biennial. The traveling exhibition is organized by Curatorial Exhibitions, Pasadena, California.

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