Asa G. Hilliard, III Symposium, 2022: "RETURN TO THE SOURCE"

111 James P Brawley Drive Southwest,Atlanta GA 30314

22 September, 2022

Description

The Atlanta University Center Robert W. Woodruff Library will host the Asa G. Hilliard, III Symposium: "Return to the Source," on Thursday, September 22, and Friday, September 23, 2022. Dr. Hilliard was held in highest regard both nationally and internationally as an exceptional educator, psychologist, and historian. His work and leadership reflected his deep concern for the underserved, undereducated and underrepresented people around the world. The AUC Woodruff Library's Archives Research Center is the proud repository of his archival collection - The Asa G. Hilliard, III Papers. We are pleased to announce the Honorary Co-Chairs for the 2022 Hilliard Symposium: Honorable Patsy Jo Hilliard and Dr. Wade Nobles. Other confirmed speakers include: Dr. Iva Carruthers, Dr. Joyce King, Dr. Mario Beatty, Dr. Akinyele Umoja, Dr. Daniel Omotosho Black, Dr. Madge Esi Willis, and Dr. Itihari Toure. A detailed Symposium schedule will be posted in late-August. Limited parking is available in the rear of the Library; enter the gate at the intersection of Milton and Parsons Streets, SW, 30314. *Masks are required in the Library. Please do not attend if you are feeling ill, or have tested positive for COVID-19 in the past 10 days. For more information, contact Naylah Daniels, AUC Woodruff Library Outreach Coordinator at [email protected] or (404) 978-2128.