Join us for a talk by Dr. Mildred Barya, Assistant Professor of English at UNC Asheville. This talk sponsored by the Willson Center for the Humanities and Arts, African Studies Institute, and the Department of Comparative Literature and Intercultural Studies. 

Mayra Santos-Febres is an award winning contemporary Puerto Rican writer, literary critic, essayist, radio and television personality, and community activist whose work spans multiple genres that include poetry, short story, novella, novel, and essay. She has been recognized both in Puerto Rico and internationally for her work, receiving the 1994 Letras de Oro Prize (for her short story collection Pez de Vidrio /Urban Oracles) and the 1997 Juan Rulfo Prize.

Join us on December 10, 2019, from 6:00 - 7:30 PM for a screening of the documentary "Talking Black in America." Following the film, Professor Jon Forrest from UGA Linguistics Department will facilitate a conversation. This event is free & open to the public thanks to support from Athens ASALH, UGA Libraries, and the Institute for African American Studies. Questions? Email athensasalh@gmail.com 

Founded in 1928, the South Atlantic Modern Language Association (SAMLA) is an organization of teachers, scholars, and students dedicated to the advancement of literary and linguistic scholarship and teaching in the modern languages who come together annually for a conference. SAMLA 91 centered around the theme, “Languages, Power, Identity, Relationships” and took place from November 15-17, 2019, in Atlanta, Georgia.

From November 13-16, 2019, The University of Georgia hosts the 6th Annual Conference on Africa and its Diaspora. This year's theme: "The African Diaspora: Afrocentrism, Africanity, and Emergence of the Global African Agenda." For more information, please contact The African Studies Institute: 706-542-5314.

The Institute for African American Studies is proud to support Dr. Amma and her students in their ongoing performances with The Georgia Incarceration Project’s By Our Hands. On Friday, November 8, members of IAAS faculty, students, and supporters enjoyed opening night of the performance alongside many others.

Undergraduate and Graduate students are welcome and encouraged to stop by 314 Park Hall to visit the AFAM student lounge. Use the computers, take advantage of free printing, or browse resources in our library collection. Additionally, students are welcome to use the small refrigerator and/or microwave to store or heat their food. 

While you're here, let us know if you have any questions regarding the undergraduate major, minor, or graduate certificate in AFAM. We look forward to seeing you soon! 

[The Georgia Incarceration Performance Project] Presents:

BY OUR HANDS

Developed & Directed By: Dr. Amma Y. Ghartey-Tagoe Kootin (UGA), Dr. Emily Sahakian (UGA)

Dr. Julie B. Johnson (Spelman College), & Dr. Keith Bolden (Spelman College)

Location: Fine Arts Theatre

Dates: Nov. 8 & 16 @ 8PM, Nov. 10 & 17 @ 2:30PM

Dr. Esenduge Greg Fonsah received his BS in Management and Executive Secretarial (Berea College), MBA in Business Administration/Management (Morehead State University), MS in Agricultural Economics (University of Kentucky), and PhD in Agricultural Economics (University of Nigeria). He now works for the Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics at The University of Georgia. Dr.

The UGA Black Theatrical Ensemble presents Blues for an Alabama Sky by Pearl Cleage and directed by Graduate Student Pedro E. Alvarado. Showing Thursday, September 26th and Friday, September 27th at 7:30 PM at the Morton Theatre in downtown Athens, Georgia, located at 195 West Washington Street. Tickets: $15 ($10 for UGA students)

Follow @UGABTE on social media platforms for information regarding future shows!