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DESCRIPTION:The Men’s Story Project\nBuilding Strength, Creating Peace\n\nContact: 
 Josie Lehrer                                                                
 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE    \njlehrer1@gmail.com\nwww.mensstoryproject.org 
 \n(415) 217-9875\n\nMEN’S STORY PROJECT - UCSF PERFORMANCE - 10/15/08, 
 COLE HALL,\n513 PARNASSUS AVE. SAN FRANCISCO.\n                             
       \nThe Men’s Story Project will be presented on Wednesday, October 
 15, 2008 at UCSF, in Cole Hall of the Medical Sciences Building, at 513 
 Parnassus Ave., SF. Doors are at 6:30 PM; performance at 7 PM. In this 
 performance, a diverse group of 16 men ages 22-60 will present pieces they 
 have created about their lives, in mediums including slam poetry, 
 monologues, storytelling and dance. This performance is of interest to 
 adults of all ages, genders, and sexual orientations; healthcare and social 
 service providers; students; activists and others. The project was created 
 by Josie Lehrer, a postdoctoral research fellow at the UCSF Center for AIDS 
 Prevention Studies. \n\nThe Men's Story Project is a bold new performance 
 and community discussion project examining social ideas about masculinity, 
 using the arts as a medium for community-building and social change. It 
 aims to give voice to men's stories that are less often heard; to break 
 silences on issues including sexism, racism, heterosexism, homophobia, 
 ableism and violence – and ways in which these interconnect with social 
 ideas about masculinity; to celebrate men’s beauty and strength; and to 
 stimulate discussion on what being a man today can be all about. The 
 ultimate goal of this replicable project is to help expand the presence of 
 genuine personal expression, open dialogue, peace, and social justice in 
 communities. \n\nTopics to be addressed in the upcoming performance 
 include: examination of male privilege; platonic love between men; 
 relationships with fathers and other family members; images of African 
 American masculinity; disability and sexuality; fatherhood; transgender 
 identity; bisexuality and internalized homophobia; a young man’s 
 experiences with Islam, Christianity, homophobia and HIV; body and 
 wholeness; challenging racism; men's public restroom rituals; a Latino 
 man’s journey from domestic violence perpetration to anti-violence 
 activism; a young man’s refusal to continue intergenerational patterns of 
 violence; prison, spirituality and personal transformation; and gratitude 
 to lifelong mentors. Presenters are local artists and activists including 
 Leroy Moore, Jr., Soul Nubian, Galen Peterson, Charles Ekabhumi Ellik and 
 L.Abdul-Kenyatta, as well as first-time performers. The performance will be 
 followed by audience discussion. \n\nThe debut show in Berkeley on 8/17/08 
 was sold out, with standing ovations and strong positive feedback. Audience 
 comments include: “groundbreaking,” “already historical,” “a 
 gift,” and “transformative.”\n\nOptional donations at the door will 
 benefit San Francisco Women Against Rape. The venue is 
 wheelchair-accessible and has an assisted listening room.\n\nFor more 
 information, or to schedule an interview with the project creator and 
 participants, please contact Josie Lehrer at (415) 217-9875 or 
 jlehrer1@gmail.com \n\n 
 https://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2008/10/03/18542722.php
SUMMARY:Men's Project Performance
LOCATION:UCSF COLE HALL  513 Parnassus Ae\nSan Francisco
URL:https://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2008/10/03/18542722.php
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