You are cordially invited to the guest lecture “Celebrating Black History Month: Using Art to Convey the Black American Experience”.  All HKBU students are welcome!

The details of the event are as follows:

Speaker: Kier Joy (Vice Consul at the U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong and Macau)
Date: 23 Feb 2024 (Fri)
Time: 13:30 – 15:20
Venue: LT2 (SCT 502), Cha Chi-Ming Science Tower, HSH Campus
Language: English
Host: Dr. Chong Pak Lei, Gladys

Registration link: https://hkbu.questionpro.com/t/AYsoPZ1Wka
Registration Deadline: 21 February 2024 (Wed)
* Successful applicants will receive an email confirmation on 22 February 2024 (Thurs) *

Abstract:
Art has been used by Black Americans to spread joy, craft important political messages, preserve history, and shape social movements toward equity.  Through multiple mediums (including performing arts, literature, fashion, folklore, language, film, music, architecture, culinary and other forms of cultural expression), the Black American experience and Black American expression has expanded globally, able to be appreciated and respected by many.  This discussion will focus on key Black cultural moments and historical figures that led movements of expression, defiance, and celebration.

Speaker bio:
Kier Joy is United States Foreign Service Officer with experience serving in Brazil and Hong Kong. He joined the Foreign Service in June 2019. Before joining the Foreign Service, Kier earned a Master of Public Administration from Columbia University. During his time studying, he also interned as a policy fellow for the United States House of Representatives Subcommittee on Western Hemisphere, Civilian Security, Migration and International Economic Policy. Additionally, he interned at the United States Embassy in Mexico City focusing on human rights. He also holds two bachelor degrees from the University of Georgia in political science and international affairs.

Here are two links that are relevant to the lecture. You are welcome to read them before you join!

“Harlem Renaissance”

“Hip Hop: A Culture of Vision and Voice”