Recreation and play are vital for the healthy development and well-being of children of all ages. Having well-resourced and safe spaces for children to explore, socialize, compete for fun, experience nature, and grow up in connection with others has broader community benefits as well. But not all neighborhoods share the same kinds of similarly resourced recreation opportunities, and often, youth of color are denied the opportunity to "play" through the criminalization of normal adolescent activities and over-policing of their play spaces. As a former city recreation supervisor, , will discuss his scholarship dedicated to “the protection of souls of Black youth” and the importance of play in all our children’s lives.
Dr. Pinckney has dedicated his work to protecting the souls of Black youth. He works with communities to understand how the racial identities of Black youth are shaped and seeks to understand how recreation can be leveraged to positively impact this process.
The Cleveland Humanities Festival is a collaborative event celebrating the great cultural institutions of Cleveland and Northeast Ohio, dedicated to humanistic inquiry. As part of this year's festival, the Schubert Center for Child Studies is co-sponsoring this event with the Baker-Nord Center for Humanities.
Refreshments will be served
This in-person event will be held at the MidTown Collaboration Center, 1974 E 66th St, Cleveland, OH 44103
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