AUGUST WILSON'S FENCES. . DIRECTED BY JIM WEAVER. . . . August Wilson had a massive impact on Broadway with his play Fences, the story of Troy Maxson, a responsible, yet otherwise flawed, black garbage collector in pre-Civil Rights America and a former star of the Negro baseball leagues. Troy now works as a garbage man in 1957 Pittsburgh. Excluded from the major leagues in his prime, Troy has grown increasingly bitter, and his anger and frustration take a toll on his wife Rose and his son Cory, who now wants his own chance to play football professionally. In August Wilson's hands, Troy rises to the level of an epic hero. Deemed a "generational play," it mirrors the classic struggle of status quo, tradition, and age, versus change, innovation, and youth. . . . . After premiering at Yale Repertory Theatre in New Haven, Connecticut in April 1985, Fences opened on Broadway at the 46th Street Theatre on March 26, 1987. In 2010, the play returned to Broadway. It has been produced around the world and is one of the most significant African American plays of the 20th century. WBTT produced Fences in 2007 at the Historic Asolo Theatre and we are excited to present it in our own theatre and to have Jim Weaver direct it!. . . . “August Wilson’s Fences” is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. www.concordtheatricals.com. . . . Your tickets will be available at Will Call at the Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe. Please specify that you are a USF student when picking up your tickets. Additionally, due to the sensitive nature of the show, which includes quiet and emotional moments, there will be no late seating. Please arrive at least 15 minutes before showtime to ensure they can be seated on time. --- Event Details: https://bullsconnect.usf.edu/rsvp?id=1974392

Join the Black Wellness Club for an engaging and insightful seminar and conversation on Policing Mental Illness, a critical topic at the intersection of mental health and social justice. This event aims to explore the complex dynamics between law enforcement and individuals experiencing mental health crises, focusing on the impacts within Black and other marginalized communities --- Event Details: https://bullsconnect.usf.edu/rsvp?id=1974194

Join us for self -are activities and a support group environment. Feel free to bring your own self-care supplies to share. --- Event Details: https://bullsconnect.usf.edu/rsvp?id=1973509

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Practice --- Event Details: https://bullsconnect.usf.edu/rsvp?id=1974613

Practice for the Men's Lacrosse Club at USF --- Event Details: https://bullsconnect.usf.edu/rsvp?id=1974076

Black Joy is a powerful lens through which we can understand the full breadth of Black life, identity and resilience, offering a nuanced view that encompasses both individual and communal experiences of joy. This conference seeks to explore and celebrate the dynamic ways Black individuals and communities cultivate joy in the face of personal and systemic challenges.. . . . Join us as students, scholars, artists, activists and practitioners engage in thoughtful discussions on how joy functions as an act of resistance, a cultural practice and a source of personal and collective healing. We seek to highlight how expressions of Black joy sustain and nourish our communities, breathing life into Black futures and inspiring strength, creativity and connection both within and beyond our communities.. . . . - Special opening performance: Black Music, Black Joy; led by Dr. Allyssa Jones, Director of Vocal Ensembles. . - Lunch and documentary screening: "Journey Towards Justice" (free registration required). . - Special reception performance: Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe. . - Post-event reception begins at 4:30 p.m. --- Event Details: https://bullsconnect.usf.edu/rsvp?id=1972886