The series runs through April 13 and is sponsored by the College of Interdisciplinary Studies and African and African American Studies Program. Details and dates are as follows:
- Wednesday, March 15, 2-4 p.m., Padnos Hall, room 308.
"African Demographic Momentum to 2100: The Africanization of
the World?" by Roy Cole, associate professor of geography. He
will discuss the challenges and global implications of Africa's
demographic momentum.
- March 21, 2-4 p.m., Kirkhof Center, rooms 215/216.
"Invisible Children," a documentary film about the effects
of a 20 year-long war on the children of Northern Uganda will be
shown and discussed. The event is co-sponsored by the International
Club.
- April 3, 2-4 p.m., Padnos Hall, room 308. "Slaves, Quilts
and Robert Cromwell on the Wall: Slavery and Public
Scholarship" by Michelle Johnson, Freedom Trail coordinator and
adjunct instructor. She will discuss interpretations of slavery and
resistance between the general public and scholars.
- April 13, 2-4 p.m., Padnos Hall, room 308. "Language of
Dress" by Steeve Buckridge, associate professor of history,
will talk about the importance of everyday apparel worn by African
men and women and their descendents in Jamaica.
