Clark Atlanta University (CAU) Hosts International Conference On W.E.B. Du Bois Feb. 20-23, 2013
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Posted By: How May I Help You NC on January 18, 2013 WHO: Clark Atlanta University (CAU) will convene more than 140 historians, intellectuals and activists from 50 institutions to discuss the legendary former CAU faculty member and administrator W.E.B. Du Bois’ body of work in 30 panels during a landmark four-day conference: Special Guests Include: •Arthur McFarlane, great-grandson of Dr. W.E.B. Du Bois •Michelle Duster, great-granddaughter of Ida B. Wells •A’Lelia Bundles, great-granddaughter of Madam C.J. Walker •Dr. Charlayne Drew Jarvis, daughter of Dr. Charles Drew •Literary giants Sonia Sanchez and Amiri Baraka, who will read rare poems and prose by Du Bois. See select list of confirmed panelists below. WHAT: Participants will discuss the life, work and legacy of Du Bois as scholar, author and social engineer and the global implications of his contributions for 21st century scholars and activists. The four- day conference agenda also includes a ground-breaking for a bust of Du Bois on the campus where he wrote his seminal publications. Registration is required and is now available here. WHEN: Wednesday, Feb. 20, - Friday, February 23, 2013 (Du Bois was born Feb. 23, 1868. He died on Aug. 27, 1963.) More: http://www.cau.edu/NewsAndPressDetails.asp... If you enjoyed this article, Join HBCU CONNECT today for similar content and opportunities via email! |
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