Why is Black History for me, even if I’m not Black? 

Democracy and Learning for Freedom in Today’s Era of Obama

Have you ever wondered why it might be important for you to know about history even if you aren’t a history buff, major, or teacher?  Have you ever had hard questions, like “Why do we have Black history month but not White history month?”, or “Am I a racist if I’m White and proud of my ethnicity?”, or “Why do I have to teach Black history when none of my students are Black?” but been afraid to ask?

To ask important questions and listen to outstanding scholars and activists on the topic of Black history as Everyone’s history, you are cordially invited to join the Future Teachers for Freedom Dreams student diversity association from the University of South Alabama’s College of Education in welcoming….. 

Panel speakers:

• Dr. Donald Devore, Associate Professor U.S. and African American Studies at the University of South Alabama
• Mr. Frye Gailliard, Writer in Residence in the Department of History at the University of South Alabama
• Dr. Martha Jane Brazy, Associate Professor and Coordinator of Graduate Studies Pre-Civil War U.S., U.S. Social, U.S. Women's, and African-American History at the University of South Alabama
• Ms. Delores Dees, Founding President and Executive Director, National African-American Archives and Museum, Mobile, AL

Refreshments will be served!!!!  EVERYONE AND ANYONE IS WELCOME!!!  FREE ADMISSION!

To register, complete the form below.

 

For more information call 251-209-6921 or e-mail bjuarez@usouthal.edu