Wednesday, February 20, 2019

Forgotten Black Voices


The University Libraries* presents in collaboration with the Creative Writing Program, the Department of English, the College of Arts and Sciences, Articulate, the Humanities Network and Consortium, the Division of Student Affairs Intercultural Engagemen, the Department of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures, and the Department of History:

Forgotten Black Voices: The 40th Anniversary of the Greensboro Massacre


This program is an opportunity to remember those who at times have been forgotten, specifically those who were killed in the Greensboro Massacre of 1979 and the young black boys convicted in the Kissing Case of 1958. The conversation will be moderated by Jabar Boykin and will include poetry readings from students.

Who: this event is free and open to the public
When: Tuesday, February 26, 2019 at 5:30pm - 8:00pm
Where: UNCG Alumni House

Schedule: 6:00pm Panel Discussion With Survivors
                  7:30pm Poetry Reading

Food: Hors d'oeuvres will be served
Contact: For disability accommodations contact (at least one week before event) MFA Writing Program: 336-334-5459, mfa@uncg.edu

*Special Collections and University Archives will have a pop-up exhibit at this event


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