American Ethnic: Post-Show with David Stovall

American Ethnic: Post-Show with David Stovall
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American Ethnic: Post-Show with David Stovall
RBT/file

American Ethnic: Post-Show with David Stovall

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Dr. David Stovall studies the influence of race in urban education, community development and housing. His work investigates the significance of race in the quality of schools located in communities that are changing both racially and economically. His research is both practical and theoretical, drawing on critical race theory, educational policy analysis, sociology, urban planning, political science, community organizing and youth culture. Dr. Stovall is an associate professor in the College of Education at the University of Illinois-Chicago.

This post-show discussion immediately followed the performance of American Ethnic, a spoken word and hip-hop infused exploration of how the media shapes the way we see race, gender and ourselves. American Ethnic was written and performed by hip-hop theater artist Usman Ally, NEA Award-winning performer Idris Goodwin, and three time HBO Def Poetry Jam performer Kelly Zen-Yie Tsai. It was directed by Remy Bumppo Artistic Associate Nick Sandys.

Remy Bumppo’s thinkTank features short dramatic works with a focus on provoking timely conversation about a social, political or economic issue in which Chicago citizens have a stake. A post-show discussion follows, led by speakers from the community representing various viewpoints on thinkTank’s theme. Past topics include immigration (2007) and national security (2008).

Recorded Friday, March 13, 2009 at The Greenhouse Theater.