The Unheard Black Deaf in Arts

2155 Center Street,Berkeley CA 94720

12 April, 2023

Description

The Unheard Black Deaf in Arts: Spotlighting and Uplifting Black Deaf and DeafBlind Artists and Performers in the Arts. It's Black and Loud! Description This panel will be a rare opportunity to peek into Deaf culture and to hear from Black Deaf individuals in the arts world. We will discuss how to work with Deaf directors, artists, performers, and dancers; debunk the myths and realities of Deaf dancers; and how people of color face a “triple whammy," maybe quadruple or more, because they are already Deaf and experience specific discrimination in this intersection. We will have Michelle Banks, Fred Beam, Harold Foxx, and Ashlea Hayes with Antoine Hunter facilitating the conversation. Join us for this exciting performance and panel! Panelists Antoine Hunter, Abolition Democracy Artist Fellow, Black Studies Collaboratory, Department of African American Studies, UC BerkeleyMichelle Banks, Co-Founder/Artistic Director for VOCA (She/Her)Harold Foxx, Writer/Comedian/Filmmaker/Actor (He/Him)Fred Beam, Sunshine 2.0 Outreach Coordinator (He/Him)Ashlea Hayes, Artist/Advocate (She/They/Ash)Brandy "Unique the Deaf Dancer" Mimms, Founder of Listen With Your Eyes Dance Troupe (She/Her)Accessibility This event is free and open to the public. The venue is wheelchair accessible. ASL interpretation will be provided. If you need accommodations to fully participate, please contact Barbara Montano at [email protected] or 510-664-4324 with as much advance notice as possible. Please refrain from wearing any scented products, including essential oils. Find out more about the Black Studies Collaboratory on our website, Instagram, and YouTube.