Experiences
Upcoming Experiences
| Experience | Date & Time | Location |
| “Hip Hop & Music” with Dr. William Hunter |
Saturday, Jan. 21st 10:00am – 12:00pm |
University of Memphis, University Center (Fountain View Room) |
The main focus of the experience will be to prioritize the interpretation of hip-hop/rap
lyrics (lyricism) and the ways it speaks to the youth. An exploration on how hip-hop
brings to the light topics such as oppression, violence, identity, culture, power,
and activism toward social justice will also serve as a foundational component within
the experience. Dr. Hunter is a community voice in the series voices to expose the
boys to local community experts, etc.
| Experience | Date & Time | Location |
| “Civil Rights” | Saturday, Feb. 18th 10:00am – 12:00pm |
Civil Rights Museum 450 Mulberry St. Memphis, TN 38013 |
When it comes to civil rights, it’s important not only to learn about historical milestones
but also to interpret them in a way that can be applied to today’s challenges. Through
multi-sensory and multi-media innovations, historical artifacts and structures, events,
the National Civil Rights Museum champions educational programming and offers visitors
a full immersion experience. Parents are welcome to attend but must pay own admission fee.
| Experience | Date & Time | Location |
| “Memphis Symphony” | Sunday, Mar. 19th 2:30pm – 4:30pm |
University of Memphis, Scheidt Family Music Center 3800 Central Ave. |
Memphis has a deep history with music, including the Memphis Symphony Orchestra (MSO).
We are the largest performing arts institution in the Memphis region, and the orchestra
for a myriad of other arts organizations, including Opera Memphis and Ballet Memphis.
The experience will feature African-American pianist and UofM professor, Artina McCain.
| Experience | Date &Time | Location |
| “Theatre & Dance” | Saturday, Apr. 15th 10:00am – 12:00pm |
University of Memphis, Theatre Building 3745 Central Ave. |
The Department of Theatre & Dance mission is to educate the next generation of theatre
artists for successful careers in the performing arts, the entertainment industry
and arts education. This experience will begin with a tour that includes a hands-on
technical theatre experience then moving to the dance studio to watch a performance
and participate in a short dance class.
| Experience | Date & Time | Location |
| “Closing the Academic Year” | Saturday, May 20th 10:00am – 12:00pm |
University of Memphis, University Center (River Room) |
The closing of an academic school year is a time of reflection and celebration. As
students prepare to enter High School, participants will be tasked with setting goals
that will contribute to success.
Overview of Past Experiences
- Inaugural Saturday Experience - Getting to Know You - July 11, 2020
- Young, Gifted and a Black Boy - July 25, 2020
- Black Boys Doing Math - August 22, 2020
- Voices from Our Community with Lowe's CEO, Marvin Ellison - September 19, 2020
- I Am Every Good Thing a Black Boy Can Be - October 17, 2020
- Get in Trouble, Good Trouble, Necessary Trouble - November 21, 2020