"Futures in Black Studies," featuring visiting scholar Dr. Peniel E. Joseph

Join us for an intellectually engaging event, "Futures in Black Studies," featuring visiting scholar Dr. Peniel E. Joseph. This event is co-hosted by the African and African American Studies Department, the Center for the Humanities, and the Center for the Study of Race, Ethnicity, and Equity. Dr. Joseph will present a compelling talk titled: "The Third Reconstruction: Black Studies and the Search for the Beloved Community in the Twenty-First Century."

Dr. Joseph, who holds the Barbara Jordan Chair in Ethics and Political Values at the University of Texas at Austin, is a professor in the Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs and the College of Liberal Arts, as well as the Founding Director of the Center for the Study of Race and Democracy.

In this talk, Dr. Joseph will explore the 2020 racial reckoning as a transformative moment in the ongoing fight for justice and equality for Black Americans. By drawing connections to the historical legacies of the Reconstruction Era and the Civil Rights Movement, he examines how contemporary movements continue the pursuit of racial justice, tracing this struggle through key moments, including the election of Barack Obama and the social activism of today.

Join us for an insightful discussion about the past, present, and future of Black Studies and the enduring quest for a more just and inclusive society.

All are welcome!

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