February 22, 2007
“Archaeologies of Black Memory” Conference and Seminar
University of Miami Hosts Critical, Creative Conference from June 22-29, 2007
Coral Gables, FL (February 21, 2007) – The University of Miami’s Caribbean Literary Studies, in conjunction with Small Axe: A Journal of Criticism, will be hosting an international symposium and seminar titled “Archaeologies of Black Memory.” With support from the Ford Foundation, the editors of two prominent journals in the Caribbean and African Diaspora Studies, Small Axe (Columbia University) and Anthurium (University of Miami) created this conference to investigate the relationships between archive, collective memory, and public criticism in relation to African Diaspora Studies.
This conference is part of a larger project called “Diasporic Knowledges,” that is set to visit three college campuses, including Brown University, University of Miami, and SUNY Albany. This endeavor focuses on the cultural and historical similarities between African American and Caribbean studies.
The program includes two different modules aimed at providing participants with a broad range of opportunities for dialogue, project and curriculum development, research and scholarship.
Symposium: This program will feature scholars in political science, history, literature, visual arts, and popular culture. Speakers include: Robert Hill (UCLA), Brent Edwards (Rutgers), Sayda Hartman (Columbia), Krista Thompson (Northwestern University), Michael Hanchard (Northwestern University), Nourbese Philip (Toronto).
Where: Friday, June 22-Sunday, June 24
Cost: Free and open to the public.
Seminar: The seminar will include a curriculum development workshop for junior faculty, graduate students, and high school teachers.
When: Monday, June 25-Friday, June 29
Cost: This program is limited to 20 registrants. Participants are eligible for a full tuition and a travel fellowship. Registration is available online at http://scholar.library.miami.edu/cls. Applications must be received by March 20, 2007.
Contact: More information is available at http://scholar.library.miami.edu/cls or by contacting Caribbeanlit.english@miami.edu. Call Carmen Ruiz-Castaneda or Patricia Saunders by phone at 305-284-3829.
Media Contact:
Annette Herrera
305.284.1607
anherrera@mami.edu
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