Issues facing black families in areas including education, faith and social justice will be examined at a conference next month at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Issues facing black families in areas including education, faith and social justice will be examined at a conference next month at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
The 2008 African-American Studies Conference, hosted by the Institute of African American Research, will be from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 6 and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 7. in Hyde Hall, located off East Franklin Street on the campus’ McCorkle Place quad.
A photography exhibit of black families through the decades will be on display Nov. 7 in the Overholser Seminar Room at Wilson Library off South Road. The exhibit is coordinated with the Southern Historical Collection of the University Library.
“African-American families, in their various forms, are cornerstones of the race,” said Tomeiko Ashford Carter, Ph.D., the institute’s interim director. “This conference will provide an engaging look at the forces that have sought to disrupt those families and at the unwavering fortitude that has helped them to survive.”
Breakfast and lunch will be provided both days of the conference, which is free to the public. Advance registration is encouraged. Participants may register online at http://www.unc.edu/iaar/2008%20Family/aasc.htm or by calling Shereá Burnett at (919) 962-0977.
Institute contact: Shereá Burnett, (919) 962-0977, Sherea@unc.edu