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Blaxstravaganza: Reading by Professor David Wright Faladé

March 2, 2023 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

The History, Philosophy, and Newspaper Library invites the community to The Blaxtravaganza, a series of events highlighting the research, creativity, and brilliance of Black professors on the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus March 2-8. All events are free and open to the public.
David Wright Faladé
Professor, Department of English Reading from Black Cloud Rising
2 March 2023 | 4PM| Main Library,
1408 W. Gregory Drive, Room 220
Alexandra Barbier
Postdoctoral research Associate, Department of Dance Stations of Black Loss – Work(s) in Progress
3 March 2023 4PM Main Library,
1408 W. Gregory Drive, Room 220
Courtney Becks
Assistant Professor, University Library The Socialization of Love Work-in-Progress Table Reading
4 March 2023 | 4PM| Levis Center,
919 W. Illinois Street, Room 422
Reiko Huffman
Assistant Professor of Scenic Design, Department of Theatre
Scenic Design and the Process
6 March 2023 | 4PM| Main Library,
1408 W. Gregory Drive, Room 220
Nekita Thomas
Assistant Professor of Graphic Design, School of Art + Design Design and the Black Spatial Imaginary Workshop: Creating Black Affirming Public Spaces
7 March 2023 | 4PM| Main Library,
1408 W. Gregory Drive, Room 220
La Fête
DJs N the Library
blaCK)mau-aka Stacey Robinson, Chris Kinson, and Kamau Grantham
ClosIng celebration
8 March 2023 | 7PM| Music and Performing Arts Library, 1114 W. Nevada Street.

Details

Date:
March 2, 2023
Time:
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Website:
https://www.facebook.com/events/1419242258480705/?ref=newsfeed

Venue

University of Illinois, Main Library
1408 W. Gregory Drive, Room 220
Urbana, IL 61801
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Phone
(217) 333-2230