APHD Belonging & Solidarity Social Series
Hyper-Masculinity, Culture, and Psychology: Boyz in the Hood
Get comfy in the APHD Movie Theatre for snacks, a film, and great conversation. We’ll screen three excerpts from John Singleton’s 1991 film, Boyz in the Hood, to explore the issues of intersectionality, the role of mentorship, and systemic racism that impact Black and other marginalized communities.
APHD scholar, Carla Grey, will guide our discussion, share her research on Black masculinity, and describe her pathway to a PhD. We will also be joined by Dr. Deone Curling, an Assistant Professor in Counselling Psychology who specializes in the mental health issues affecting Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour (BIPOC) communities.
Delicious Indian-style snacks will be provided, including chicken pakora, samosas, and spring rolls.
Event Agenda
12:00 –12:05 PM: Welcome & Opening Remarks
12:05 – 12:50 PM: Boyz in the Hood Clips Watching
12:50 – 1:30 PM: Discussion with Carla Grey and Dr. Deone Curling
About the Speakers
Dr. Deone Curling
Dr. Deone Curling is an Assistant Professor in Counselling Psychology. She specializes in Black Women’s Mental Health and has over 25 years of clinical experience. Her role as a therapist is deeply influenced by her community engagement and research, focusing on the intersectionality of mental health affecting Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour (BIPOC) communities.
Carla Grey
Carla is a Jamaican-Canadian community-based researcher currently pursuing a Doctorate in Education in Counselling Psychology (Counselling and Psychotherapy) at the University of Toronto’s 91Ö±²¥, with the Centre for Diversity in Counselling and Psychotherapy. Her research interests include critical multicultural counselling and Black masculinity, with a particular focus on the psychotherapeutic approaches employed by Black male therapists when working with Black men. She has served as a Counsellor in the Centre for Accessible Learning and Counselling Services at Centennial College for the past 17 years, where she also holds the position of Chair of the College Committee on Accessibility Issues.
