Save the Date!  The newly released book Engaging the African Diaspora in K through 12 Education, edited by UNC Associate Professor of African, African American, and Diaspora studies Kia Caldwell  and Director of Equity and Justice at Duke School Emily Chávez, combines “the writings of leading scholars of the African diaspora with practical, hands-on tips and resources from middle and high school teachers and administrators.”  The launch will be held on Thursday, July 30^th from 7:00 to 8:30 pm EDT.   Mark your calendars and stay tuned for registration information!  Please see below for a list of confirmed speakers who contributed essays to the book.

Speakers

Cassandra Newby-Alexander, Dean, College of Liberal Arts and Professor of History, Norfolk State University

Hasan Jeffries, Associate Professor of African American History, The Ohio State University

Christopher Busey, Assistant Professor, School of Teaching and Learning, University of Florida

Elizabeth Milligan Cordova, History Teacher, High Tech Early College, Denver

Holly Jordan, Teacher, International Baccalaureate, Hillside High School, Durham

Ronda Taylor Bullock, Lead Curator, weare, Durham