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The Du Bois Scholar Talk Series is a new series from the Du Bois Freedom Center that brings leading scholars and the public together to explore the life and legacy of W. E. B. Du Bois, the rich history and culture of African American communities, and the ongoing struggle for freedom and equality. Through engaging conversations with historians, authors, artists and researchers, the series introduces audiences to important topics and conversations, new discoveries and perspectives on Black history, culture, politics, and social movements. Each event offers an opportunity to hear directly from scholars, ask questions, and explore how the people, ideas, and events of the past continue to shape our world today. Open to all, the series invites educators, students, and audiences of all backgrounds to discover, learn, and participate in meaningful conversations about history and its relevance to contemporary life.
Join the Du Bois Freedom Center on Wednesday, November 11, from 4:00 to 5:30 PM Eastern for a special virtual Scholar Talk celebrating the life and legacy of Shirley Graham Du Bois (1896–1977) on what would have been her 130th birthday.
Shirley Graham was a pioneering and award-winning playwright, author, composer, intellectual, champion of women’s rights and political activist whose work helped shape Black freedom struggles across the twentieth century.
This special event, held in honor of her birthday, will feature scholars Annette K. Joseph-Gabriel and Phillip Luke Sinitiere, editors of Shirley Graham Du Bois: Artist, Activist, and Author in the African Diaspora, the first scholarly collection devoted to her life and legacy.
Following an introduction to Graham Du Bois, the editors will discuss selected chapters and explore her remarkable career as an artist, author, and activist, from her contributions to African American literature and theater to her involvement in civil rights, Pan-Africanism, and international liberation movements.
Their conversation will illuminate Graham Du Bois's accomplishments beyond her marriage to W. E. B. Du Bois, highlighting her independent intellectual contributions and enduring influence to African American arts and culture and her impact across the African Diaspora.
The event will conclude with a moderated discussion and audience Q&A, inviting participants to engage with the scholars and discover new perspectives on a remarkable figure in Black history.
The Du Bois Scholar Talk Series is a new series from the Du Bois Freedom Center that brings leading scholars and the public together to explore the life and legacy of W. E. B. Du Bois, the rich history and culture of African American communities, and the ongoing struggle for freedom and equality. Through engaging conversations with historians, authors, artists and researchers, the series introduces audiences to important topics and conversations, new discoveries and perspectives on Black history, culture, politics, and social movements. Each event offers an opportunity to hear directly from scholars, ask questions, and explore how the people, ideas, and events of the past continue to shape our world today. Open to all, the series invites educators, students, and audiences of all backgrounds to discover, learn, and participate in meaningful conversations about history and its relevance to contemporary life.
Join the Du Bois Freedom Center on Wednesday, November 11, from 4:00 to 5:30 PM Eastern for a special virtual Scholar Talk celebrating the life and legacy of Shirley Graham Du Bois (1896–1977) on what would have been her 130th birthday.
Shirley Graham was a pioneering and award-winning playwright, author, composer, intellectual, champion of women’s rights and political activist whose work helped shape Black freedom struggles across the twentieth century.
This special event, held in honor of her birthday, will feature scholars Annette K. Joseph-Gabriel and Phillip Luke Sinitiere, editors of Shirley Graham Du Bois: Artist, Activist, and Author in the African Diaspora, the first scholarly collection devoted to her life and legacy.
Following an introduction to Graham Du Bois, the editors will discuss selected chapters and explore her remarkable career as an artist, author, and activist, from her contributions to African American literature and theater to her involvement in civil rights, Pan-Africanism, and international liberation movements.
Their conversation will illuminate Graham Du Bois's accomplishments beyond her marriage to W. E. B. Du Bois, highlighting her independent intellectual contributions and enduring influence to African American arts and culture and her impact across the African Diaspora.
The event will conclude with a moderated discussion and audience Q&A, inviting participants to engage with the scholars and discover new perspectives on a remarkable figure in Black history.