History of Black Writing @ProjectHBW
The History of Black Writing (HBW) has been in the forefront of Black literary research and recovery for over 40 years. linktr.ee/ProjectHBW The University of Kansas Joined February 2011-
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HBW recently celebrated 40 years of preserving Black Literature. Hear from our Director and staff members about the importance of our project and its impact on our community! To read the article, click the link below! buff.ly/3PFrgn7
The Black Beyond Data Ecosystem at Johns Hopkins University and Morgan State University is hosting "Who Owns Black Data: Slavery & Data." For more information about the event and registration links, please visit the link below! buff.ly/4apK3e2
Captions: The Commons at KU is hosting the second virtual conversation on “The Power of Local Advocacy” for the All We Can Save Series: Truth, Courage, and Solutions for the Climate Crisis. Visit the link below to register for this event on 3/28/24. buff.ly/49yFvSe
RESCHEDULED March 19th 6 – 7:30pm - Join the Lawrence Public Library for a presentation by Dr. Maryemma Graham on the life of Alice Walker.
Check out this new book, The Oxford Handbook of Shakespeare and Race! This book includes the work of many authors, scholars, and theater professionals about Shakespeare and Race. It explores a wide range of topics that overview the intersection between theater and critical race.
The University of Kansas Department of African & African American Studies has published the first edition of Africana Annual: a peer-reviewed journal focusing on Global Black Studies.To access this edition, please visit the link below: buff.ly/48JsoN8
Join the University of Chicago BMRC Community Symposium to discuss current literature and works surrounding Black experiences in Chicago. The symposium will take place on 03/13/24. To register virtually for the event, please visit the link: buff.ly/48KEJk5
Join the Lawrence Public Library for a presentation by Dr. Maryemma Graham on the life of Alice Walker. This event will take place on March 7th at the Lawrence Public Library Auditorium from 6:00 to 7:30 pm.
Happy BDAY to the remarkable Dr. Griffin. Her scholarly pursuits delve into identity, history, and the quest for social justice. Influenced by towering figures like Malcolm X and Frederick Douglass, she offers fresh insights in her latest publication, "Read Until You Understand.
The Commons at KU is hosting a virtual conversation over “The Power of Ancestral Wisdom” for the All We Can Save Series: Truth, Courage, and Solutions for the Climate Crisis. Visit the link in our bio to register on February 20, 2024, at 3:30pm. buff.ly/4bHvFiI
HBW celebrates Toni Morrison’s Birthday today! Morrison was a groundbreaking novelist. Her most famous works include, “The Bluest Eye,” “Beloved,” and “Song of Soloman.” In 1993, she became the first African American woman to receive the Nobel Prize in Literature.
The Department of English and Modern Languages at Tougaloo College is hosting an Evening with Dr. Maryemma Graham. She will be speaking about her book, “The House Where My Soul Lives: The Life of Margaret Walker.” This event is taking place on February 20, 2024!
Join us for a virtual event hosted by the University of Kansas and the University of Ghana. “The 2024 symposium seeks to stimulate a dialogue that addresses the intersections of the digital humanities and African stories and agency. Register here: buff.ly/48jpHSa
Come celebrate Douglass Day with us and @KUHistoryDept on Feb. 14 at the Clark Instructional Classroom (CIC) in Watson Library from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The 14th marks Frederick Douglass’ chosen birthday!
HBW is celebrating Alice Walker’s Birthday! Walker is a novelist, and social activist. In 1982, she became the first African American woman to receive the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction with her inspirational novel, “The Color Purple.” Today, she is celebrating her 80th birthday!
The Spencer Museum is hosting a reception to celebrate three new exhibitions: "Jacob Lawrence and the Legend of John Brown" "Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley: Let the World See" and "One History, Two Versions" To RSVP for this event, email [email protected] or call 785-864-4710.
Happy Black History Month! HBW will focus on highlighting important literature written by Black authors and honoring significant events throughout the month. Follow our socials to celebrate this month with us! #HBW #BlackHistoryMonth #BlackWriting
The Remarkable Receptions podcast recently celebrated the release of its 100th episode. Remarkable Receptions is designed to make information and ideas about African American novels more widely available. Available on all major podcast platforms.
The Colby Institute in Environmental Humanities is currently accepting applications for the 2024 summer program. It's a great opportunity to hear from scholars and deepen your understanding of environmental humanities. Applications are due by 2/2/24. buff.ly/42hkBoc
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2K Followers 649 Following Through expansive programming around gender, KUETCWGE seeks to ENGAGE & EMPOWER our community to ACT in ways that promote intersectional feminist change.Maryemma Graham, @KUEnglish professor and @ProjectHBW founder, visited about her new book with @LawrenceKSTimes reporter @mayahodison in advance of tonight's @ravenbookstore discussion with @KUafs @AmericanStuKU professor @drjelks. lawrencekstimes.com/2023/05/03/mar…
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Today we are celebrating our BBIP coodinators, and all their hard work!
🚨Unfortunately, due to illness, we have to postpone our evening with Ross Gay. We're really sorry not to see you tmrw at @libertyhall 💜🌸💜🌸💜🌸💜🌸💜 We'll let you know ASAP abt rescheduling! For now--@ravenbookstore is fully stocked w/ Ross Gay's books, for snow day reading!
💐💐Okay, LFK, we are on the verge of a sellout at @libertyhall for Ross Gay this Thursday!💐💐 Let's do it!🎉 An evening of 'Inciting Joy,' together. 📅 7pm Thursday, February 16 at Liberty Hall 🎟️ universe.com/rossgay Books for sale w/ @ravenbookstore
Recently, a pair of scholars with @UnivOfKansas ties published an examination of Langston Hughes' relationship with his mother, Carrie. Read more about the work by John Edgar Tidwell, professor emeritus of @KUEnglish, and alumna Carmaletta Williams. news.ku.edu/2023/01/17/aut…
We're celebrating Langston Hughes' Birthday! Langston Hughes was an American poet who is most known as one of the great leaders of the Harlem Renaissance. He is known for his works such as, Let American Be America Again, The Way of White Folks, and Montage of a Dream Deferred.
Novelist, poet and academic Margaret Walker is "the most important person that nobody knows," says @KUEnglish professor and @ProjectHBW founding director Maryemma Graham, whose biography of Walker is out now from @OxUniPress. news.ku.edu/2022/12/01/bio…
So incredibly excited to be working with @dr_marinadelsol on her fascinating digital humanities project on Zora Neale Hurston. We can't wait to read/interact with it @ProjectHBW @UofIllinois #BlackStudies #AFROPWW2 #DigitalHumanities #BlackDH @MellonFdn
TODAY! — African Digital Humanities Symposium October 6, 10:00 am CT [via Zoom] #AAASKU For more information and to see the symposium schedule visit; africandh.ku.edu/symposium/2022 Register here: kansas.zoom.us/meeting/regist…
Today’s the day! We’re so excited to host our first Sturgeon Symposium! Things kick off at 3pm CST in the Hall Center for the Humanities with opening remarks from our director @GiselleAnatol. We hope to see you this afternoon!
Calling #BookHistory #bibliography #DigitalHumanities #EarlyModern Drama & #Gothic Fiction people! We've got some great books available to review in PBSA. Full list & Deets 👇 docs.google.com/document/d/1hI…
Here are a few Latinx books you can download to your Kindle for free if you have Amazon Prime! gabimorataya.wordpress.com/2022/09/17/lat…
TONIGHT! Join us at 5:30 PM in the Alderson Room for the @ProjectHBW Black Literary Suite featuring Dr. Dawn Duke.
Tomorrow is the big day!! There's still time to register for our #HBWBLS2022 featuring Dr. Dawn Duke. We will be serving snacks and refreshments at our in-person event tomorrow Sept. 15 at 5:30pm in the Alderson Room located in the Kansas Union. Register: buff.ly/3AhbSok
Race in Latin America starter-starter pack for the non-versed.
Thinking today about a career built around collecting and disseminating documents/sources for the field. #AAASKU #BlackStudies #ReadingBlackStudies
@ProjectHBW @profgabrielle Check out her digitized papers and this online exhibit at @UDLibrary. exhibitions.lib.udel.edu/votes-for-dela… and library.udel.edu/digital-collec…
.@ProjectHBW is helping fill gaps in American literature + challenging how literature is taught, including which authors are included (or not included) in literary discussions. Its current + former leaders reflect on HBW’s legacy + envision its future. ➡️ rockcha.lk/hbw-2022
"The opposition never sleeps. It has an agenda." -Alice Walker Listening to #AliceWalker in conversation w/#EmilyBernard on @ProjectHBW's Crowcast
@SDJohnson515 @ProjectHBW That's the quote!
Last night #AliceWalker was interviewed by author and scholar #EmilyBernard with an outstanding introduction by our #KU colleague @aykiha! This conversation was originally supposed to be held w/late #ValerieBoyd. The conversation was inspiring Thanks everyone @KUHallCenter
Hey did you hear?! on Wednesday we launched the redesign and beta launch of BibSite, the Society’s open access resource for discovering and sharing bibliographical research and pedagogical materials. Check it out at bibsite.org! Maybe even submit something🫶?
Did somebody say the #GildedAge? Alice Dunbar-Nelson (1875-1935) and she loved a chance to get dressed up. #MetGala
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