New England
Identities
Black New England
Conference
June 13 & 14, 2008
BNEC 2008 Links:
- Conference Information Event Schedule
- Speaker Bios & Lecture Summaries
Archived Conferences:
Call For Papers
Black New England Conference
June 13 & 14, 2008
Black New England Stories: Literature, Art, and Oratory
The Center for New England Culture is soliciting papers for its 3rd Annual Black New England Conference. The theme for this year's conference is "Black New England Stories: Literature, Art, and Oratory." It will focus broadly on forms of Black expression and Black creativity in New England. Submissions are encouraged on major authors and artists as well as ones that tell little known stories: the North's connection to slavery; Black resistance, emancipation and self-emancipation; abolition movements; and Black family and community in New England. Individuals interested in submitting proposals should give particular thought to how literature, art or oratory was/is used by Blacks to discuss issues of the day. The Black New England Conference is a 2-day conference that gathers scholars, teachers, researchers, community members and members of local organizations to share their work and insights on the Black experience past and present in New England. The Conference is both an academic conference and a celebration of Black life and history in New England.
The Deadline for Call for Papers is February 1, 2008.
For general information visit: http://www.neculture.org/
or call the Center for New England Culture at: (603)862-0353
For special inquires please contact:
David Watters: David.Watters@unh.edu
or
Jerrianne Boggis: Jerrianne.Boggis@unh.edu, (603)862-0693
