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VIRTUAL TOWN HALL : LIFT YOUR VOICE 1619
August 22, 2020 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
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Join the Association of African American Museums and the Fort Monroe partners for a virtual town hall discussion, “Lift Your Voice: 1619 and the Power of Collaboration”. This discussion will explore the significance of 1619 addressing the theme, “reflect on the past, embrace change, and engage for the future.” Moderator: Vedet Coleman-Robinson Executive Director Association of African American Museums When: August 22nd, 2020 Time: 2:00 pm ET What: The first African landing in English North America occurred in 1619 when a vessel carrying “20 and odd” enslaved Africans arrived at Point Comfort (present-day Fort Monroe) in late August. As we honor and remember the arrival of first Africans to the Virginia Colony panelists Eola Dance, Acting Superintendent Fort Monroe National Monument; Dr. Cassandra Newby-Alexander, Dean of College of Liberal Arts at Norfolk State University; Glenn Oder, Executive Director of Fort Monroe Authority; and Calvin Pearson, Founder and President of Project 1619 will reflect on this rich history and the making of America. Register By: August 21st, 2020 10:30 pm ET Please feel free to share this information with peers; however, please note, registration is required. |
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