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Connecting the Black Past to the Black Present: The Continuity of Our History
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In its summary of the 2016 Black History Month theme, the Association for the Study of African American Life and History notes, "The history of African Americans unfolds across the canvas of America, beginning before the arrival of the Mayflower and continuing to the present." In far too many discussions about black history, we fail to connect the pre-Mayflower history of African people to our present-day experiences. This cultural and historical continuity is critical to understanding African American identities, achievements, and cultural perspectives. When we celebrate Black History Month, we are celebrating our entire history, not just our experience in the Americas. We are delighted to have Dr. Mario Beatty interact with faculty, staff, and students during two campus events. Dr. Beatty is an Associate Professor in Howard University's Department of Afro-American Studies and is former chair of the Department of African-American Studies at Chicago State University. In May 2008, he became the first African American to present a paper at the Tenth International Congress of Egyptologists in Rhodes, Greece. He is a recipient of the Carter G. Woodson Award from the National Council of Black Studies. His Research interests include the theory and practice of African American Studies, ancient Egyptian language, and comparative analyses of African cultures. Dr. Beatty will present his keynote lecture-Connecting the Black Past to the Black Present; The Continuity of Our History. This lecture will focus on the complexity of African American history and will challenge the audience to connect the historical experiences of African people throughout the diaspora.
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