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Larenz Tate, Joseph Sikora, Michael Rainey Jr. and
Rasheed Ali Cromwell discuss issues facing men today

men of “power” and Common headline
spring Chancellor’s series

The spring 2018 editions to be significant themes Known on “Power” as Tommy Rainey’s “Power” character,
of the Chancellor’s Town throughout the discussion. Egan, Sikora has acted for Tariq St. Patrick, appeared
Hall and Speaker Series nearly 30 years in film and on sparingly in the first two
continued the university’s “If a man doesn’t respect Broadway. His movie credits seasons, but became a
commitment to creating himself, he won’t make include “Shutter Island” and series regular by the third.
an intellectual climate that respectful choices with “Safe,” and he has appeared His credits include roles in
encourages the creative others,” said Tate. He added, on such television shows “Lee Daniels’ The Butler,”
exchange of ideas. Both “When I think of manhood, as “Boardwalk Empire,” the third installment of the
events bring nationally I think of accountability and “Law & Order: SVU,” “Grey’s “Barbershop” franchise and
distinguished guests to responsibility.” Anatomy,” “Criminal Minds” the Netflix series, “Orange
Greensboro for campus and “White Collar.” An is the New Black.” Rainey is
dialogue on matters According to Sikora, Ovation Award recipient, also involved in homeless
of current and abiding recognizing some of those he recently starred in the feeding programs and
importance to the university same traits in another man short film, “The Coworker,” participates in the New York-
community and the is one of the best ways to part of a high-profile PSA based “Shoot 4 Success”
world beyond. propel personal growth and campaign from the Rape, organization, which focuses
maturity. “A wonderful thing Abuse & Incest National on education through sports
The PoWer of men is to look up to men you Network and the National for boys and girls.
believe are in a place you Women's Law Center titled,
On March 21, a panel want to be.” “#ThatsHarrassment.” continued, page 22
discussion on “The Power of
Men” was the focus of the With over 50 years’
Chancellor’s Town Hall Series, combined experience in
MeaSure Tate, Joseph Sikora and the actors have collectively
featuring actors Larenz
the entertainment industry,
Michael Rainey Jr. Former
explored a wide range of
A&T Student Government
male roles. They’ve also
used their visibility to focus
Association President
Rasheed Ali Cromwell ’97
moderated. attention on social and
health challenges.
Men acclaimed Starz! network fourth season of the show
of

Tate was introduced to
Tate, Sikora and Rainey
co-star in the critically
“Power” audiences in the
television show, “Power.”
as Councilman Rashad Tate.
Then in its fifth season, the
His film career includes roles
show has become a fan
in “Menace II Society,” “Dead
Presidents,” “Love Jones,”
favorite, garnering three
NAACP Image Awards this
“The Inkwell,” “Why Do Fools
year. Their discussion looked
Fall in Love,” “Ray” and,
most recently, “Girl’s Trip.” In
at the development of men
and expectations of male
he works with The Tate Bros.
identity, as well as ways
Foundation, a nonprofit that
men discover and define
raises awareness of children
individual purpose. Manhood, addition to his acting career,
By Tonya D. Dixon ’04 respect and what they living with sickle cell anemia.
mean for men proved
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