Byron Hurt, award-winning documentary filmmaker, lecturer, published writer, and activist to speak at Eastern Michigan University
MEDIA ALERT
Byron Hurt, award-winning documentary filmmaker, lecturer, published writer, and activist to speak at Eastern Michigan University
WHO:
On December 10, Byron Hurt, a national speaker, award-winning documentary filmmaker, lecturer, published writer and anti-sexist activist, will visit Eastern Michigan University to speak about how hyper-masculinity in popular American culture normalizes male violence, how race, class, and gender oppression intersect, how homophobia and transphobia makes LGBT communities vulnerable to male violence, and more.
WHAT:
In the wake of recent highly publicized sexual assault scandals, and the women-led resistance movement that birthed the #MeToo and #TimesUp era, Byron Hurt combines his award-winning documentary films with a dynamic speaking style that challenges audiences to question, reimagine, and redefine manhood and gender roles in the age of Trump. The free and open-to-the-public event will be held in the EMU Student Center Ballroom beginning at 7 p.m.
WHERE:
Eastern Michigan Student Center Ballroom
900 Oakwood St. in Ypsilanti.
WHEN:
Tuesday, December 10
7 p.m.
MEDIA
CONTACT:
Morgan Mark
Media Relations Specialist
734.487.4402
mmark@emich.edu
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