October 23, 2015 - Announcements

October 23, 2015

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Breaking Ground: Black British Writers US Tour at ASWAD 2015

Assistant Professor of Africana Studies: African-American History

Breaking Ground: Black British Writers US Tour at ASWAD 2015

Free and Open to All Conference Registrants

Friday November 6th

Pre-Performance Reception: 6PM North Campus Room 110A

Performance: 7PM North Campus Room 110B and C

Speaking Volumes Live Literature Productions presents this very special event featuring some of Britain's most exciting literary talents. At this moment in the twenty-first century, Breaking Ground represents a thoughtful and imaginative way of presenting a positive Black British experience based on a spirit of collaboration and exchange. The ten tour writers are: Diran Adebayo, Jay Bernard, Bernardine Evaristo, Gabriel Gbadamosi, Colin Grant, Nick Makoha, Karen McCarthy Woolf, Johny Pitts, Roger Robinson and Warsan Shire.

For more information about the Tour: http://www.speaking-volumes.org.uk/

Assistant Professor of Africana Studies: African-American History

The Department of Africana Studies at Smith College invites applications for a tenure-track position in twentieth-century African-American History at the rank of Assistant Professor, to begin July 2016. Teaching responsibilities will include a broad and shared responsibility for a black history curriculum, including survey courses that begin as early as the 17th century. Ph.D. required. For more information and to apply, visit http://apply.interfolio.com/32603. EO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.