Black Classicism - Moving Forward

The lecture series Black Classicism- Moving Forward began in September 2020 and is co-sponsored by the Core Curriculum, the Department of Classical Studies, and the African American and Black Diaspora Studies Program. This lecture series is designed to engage with and critique the ancient world from the perspective of Black authors, artists, and thinkers.

Lectures are open to faculty, graduate, and undergraduate students and draw attendees from throughout New England. About one lecture is held each semester. If you wish to be put on the mailing list or if you have further questions, please contact us at classics@bu.edu or 617-353-2427. Our theme for 2024-2025 is “Black Classicism Moving Forward: Art and Institutions

This year’s speakers include:

Elizabeth Marlowe, (Colgate University)
Monday, April 7, 5pm (in-person event, check back in late January for room location and Eventbrite registration info)
Title: Decolonizing Museums and the Case of the ‘Elgin Marbles’: Exceptionalism vs Solidarity

 

Kimathi Donkor, (University of the Arts, London)
Monday, November 18, 5pm (Virtual Zoom Lecture)
Title: ‘Andromeda Africana Revisited’

Past Presenters:

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