The site is Latin America from the nineteenth century to the present; the subject is the contested terrains of freedom. These papers engage the aspirations articulated by enslaved Africans, religious leaders, and political prisoners. Panelists will address how the disempowered experiment with strategies to enhance freedom in the contexts of repression and violence. The rich and diverse archives assembled by these panelists demonstrate that despite the power of the state their subjects speak back.
Panelists: P. Gabrielle Foreman (Professor, English, Black American Studies, History, University of Delaware), Jamie Andreson (PhD Student, Anthropology and History, University of Michigan), Andres Pletch (PhD Candidate, History, University of Michigan), and Bruno Renero (PhD Candidate, Anthropology and History, University of Michigan); chaired by Mary C. Kelley (Professor, History, American Culture, Women's Studies, University of Michigan).
Free and open to the public. Lunch provided.
This event is part of the Friday Series of the Eisenberg Institute for Historical Studies. It is made possible by a generous contribution from Kenneth and Frances Aftel Eisenberg.
Panelists: P. Gabrielle Foreman (Professor, English, Black American Studies, History, University of Delaware), Jamie Andreson (PhD Student, Anthropology and History, University of Michigan), Andres Pletch (PhD Candidate, History, University of Michigan), and Bruno Renero (PhD Candidate, Anthropology and History, University of Michigan); chaired by Mary C. Kelley (Professor, History, American Culture, Women's Studies, University of Michigan).
Free and open to the public. Lunch provided.
This event is part of the Friday Series of the Eisenberg Institute for Historical Studies. It is made possible by a generous contribution from Kenneth and Frances Aftel Eisenberg.
| Building: | Tisch Hall |
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| Event Type: | Workshop / Seminar |
| Tags: | History |
| Source: | Happening @ Michigan from Eisenberg Institute for Historical Studies, Department of History |
The Thursday Series is the core of the institute's scholarly program, hosting distinguished guests who examine methodological, analytical, and theoretical issues in the field of history.
The Friday Series consists mostly of panel-style workshops highlighting U-M graduate students. On occasion, events may include lectures, seminars, or other programs presented by visiting scholars.
The insitute also hosts other historical programming, including lectures, film screenings, author appearances, and similar events aimed at a broader public audience.
