On October 20 at noon, the Lift Every Voice Seminar Series is sponsoring a public discussion panel entitled, “Defining the Black Reconstruction Archive.” According to the press release, “Defining the Black Reconstruction Archive” is the first of three panels that will explore the history and significance of Reconstruction. Panelists will highlight how African American archives and Black print culture illuminate the African American experience and shape the stories that are told. They will discuss topics such as using archival collections in their research and African American patriotism and activism. The program will last an hour, with the final 15 minutes reserved for questions.

You can read the full press release here: http://news.emory.edu/stories/2020/10/er_reconstruction_panel/campus.html.

Attendees can register here to receive a link to the online event.

The Lift Every Voice Seminar Series is part of the Lifting Every Voice Tribute Series in honor of Pellom McDaniels III, former curator of African American collections in the Rose Library. This event is open to the public.

For more information about Lifting Every Voice and other related events, please visit Lifting Every Voice: the Pellom McDaniels III 2020-2021 Tribute Series.