Two workshops will focus on the cultural legacies and lasting impacts of slavery in Virginia (see attachment for details). They are designed for both social studies teachers and education students who are either enrolled in (or have been admitted to) a graduate program.
Workshop #1: Africanist Aesthetic Legacies in Contemporary Culture and Performance|
Date: February 21-23, 2014
Location: Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA
Workshop #2: Race & Virginia’s Cultural Landscape
Date: March 14-16, 2014
Location: Christopher Newport University, Newport News, VA
The priority application deadline is Friday, February 3. Apply at http://tinyurl.com/CulturalLegacies.
Any questions should be directed to Johnny Finn, john.finn@cnu.edu, 757-594-7939.