Synchronicity Presents: TONI TALK (Courage and Civic Engagement)
Thursday, October 01 2020
In support of our production, Synchronicity Theatre is crafting a year of The Bluest Eye experiences in partnership with Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated®, Tau Epsilon Omega Chapter.
During the month of June 2021, Synchronicity Theatre will have a series of specially-themed post-show discussions and events to run parallel to its production of The Bluest Eye. Leading up to that, during our 2020-21 Season, we will host four “TONI TALKS.” These intimate, interactive conversations will be rooted in Toni Morrison’s writings, and will feature moderated discussion groups and panels, each one around a particular theme.
This innovative project is in alignment with Alpha Kappa Alpha’s International Program platform, Exemplifying Excellence Through Sustainable Service, under leadership of International President, Dr. Glenda Glover. Target 4, The Arts! exposes students and communities to arts enrichment and culture by focusing on visual and performing arts and by showcasing talent through the exploration of writers, entertainers and various other artists and art forms. The works of Toni Morrison, a beloved member of Alpha Kappa Alpha, appropriately support the special features of the Excellence Platform Target 4, The Arts!, a Salute to the Harlem Renaissance and Black Arts Movement.
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In our first TONI TALK, panelists KiAfi Moyo (CEO/Principal, Moyo Group), Leontyne Brown (Pretty Girl Vote), and Dr. Tanya N. Clark (Senior Assistant Professor, Morehouse College), take on the notion of courage. Using text from Toni Morrison as a spark for the discussion, our panelists will engage in a lively discussion about civic engagement, voting, stepping out with courage, and what it means to use your voice.
Participants will be invited to ask questions, and will also be provided with details about how to create your own voting plan, just in time before the October 5th GA voting registration deadline. This ‘virtual’ event is free, but advance registration is required.
Register in TIF (for internal tracking) and also at Synchronicity (for admission):
https://synchrotheatre.com/season/24/toni-talk
Project Coordinator: Soror Suzette LeSane, slesaneaka1908@gmail.com
Contact the event organizers: Suzette LeSane