Many universities are examining their histories and discovering their connections to slave labor and Indigenous dispossession. This symposium will highlight the ongoing efforts and research in the areas of slavery, dispossession, and restorative justice, with a focus on the legacy of racism and its enduring effects at Emory University. The sessions will include creative interpretations and dialogue, with a primary focus on the perspectives of Black, Native American, and Indigenous peoples.
For a complete list of sessions and speakers, please see our online program schedule.
The symposium begins Wednesday, September 29, 2021, at 6 p.m. with prayers, blessings, rituals and acknowledgements, followed by keynote remarks and an opening reception. The programming continues from 9 a.m. to 6:45 p.m. on Thursday, September 30, on Emory University’s Atlanta campus, and 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday, October 1, on its Oxford campus.