Fierceness | Eyasu Etsub | Unsplash
Fierceness | Eyasu Etsub | Unsplash
Thursday, March 23, 2023
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM (ET)
Center for the Arts, Center for Arts 235/Klein Lecture Hall
1350 Bern Street
Reading PA 19604
David Tanner
8122721085
7619
Part I of the International Day of Remembrance features panel presentations on the “Importance of Understanding the Legacy of Slavery in Berks County,” delivered by Albright College students, faculty and staff along with key members of the Berks County community. Speakers include Dr. Kami Fletcher, associate professor of history, Dr. Brenda Ingram-Wallace, associate vice-president for advocacy and full participation, Jamilah Hyman, junior communications major and African American history minor, Abigail Platero, curatorial assistant at the Freedman Gallery, Stacey Taylor, president, NAACP #2289, Berks County, among others. Presentations will include research on the history and impact of slavery in Berks County, including how it shaped the topography of the area, as well as broader study on how national artists like Lili Bernhard explore the relevance of black representation in contemporary art.
Original source can be found here.
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