November 1, 2013
2:30-5:00 PM, reception to follow
Crystal Room, Alumnae Hall
194 Meeting Street

Free and Open to the Public

Lincoln and Emancipation: New Considerations

The occasion of this symposium is the 150th anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation issued by President Abraham Lincoln in 1863. As part of the Center for the Study of Slavery and Justice's ongoing consideration of the many legacies of American slavery in contemporary American life, this event will feature lectures by two prominent scholars of Lincoln, slavery, and the law: Kate Masur (Northwestern University) and Martha Jones (University of Michigan). Their presentations will each focus on contemporary American culture and media, particularly the way in which we inhabit a historical moment where Lincoln's role in ending slavery is not merely remembered but often glorified. What does national cultural memory of Lincoln and Emancipation say about the contemporary US? How does commemorating Lincoln reflect on our own culture today?

The format will include two 30-minute lectures followed by commentaries by Professor Barrymore Bogues and Professor Philip Gould. The audience will be invited to comment and ask questions. A short reception will follow.Co-sponsored by the Black Heritage Series of the Third World Center.