Dillard University to host Black Studies Workshop on: "Challenges Facing Black Women in the 21st Century"

Dillard University Hosts National Council For Black Studies - 34th Annual Conference March 17-20, 2010
Forums on “Black New Orleans: Katrina and Aftermath” and “Black Women in 21st Century” Highlight Gathering of Scholars


The National Council for Black Studies (NCBS) will hold its 34th Annual Conference March 17-20, 2010 at the Sheraton Hotel in New Orleans. The Department of African World Studies at Dillard University is the local host and coordinator for the conference.


This year the NCBS and the local arrangements committee for the conference have organized an unprecedented number of presentations, activities and performances. On Thursday, March 18, at 8:30 a.m., Dillard President Marvalene Hughes will welcome the conferees at the opening program at the Sheraton Hotel. At 7:30 p.m. that evening, Dillard University will host a special program in Stern Hall Auditorium. The topic is “Feminism / Womanism: Challenges Facing Black Women in the 21st Century. The panelists for the program include Dr. Shirley Webber of San Diego State University, Dr. Pat Reid-Merrit of The Richard Stacton College of New Jersey, and Dr. Jacqui Wade. The discussion will be preceded by a reception in Stern Hall. The program is free and open to the public. On Saturday, March 20, NCBS will sponsor a forum entitled “Black New Orleans: Katrina and the Aftermath” at the Sheraton Hotel. That night, the Mike Baptiste Review will appear in a pre-banquet performance at 7:00 p.m.


The NCBS Conference will offer a wide variety of panel discussions and other scholarly forums, a national book drive to benefit local schools, and will sponsor service projects designed to impact the New Orleans community long after the conference concludes.
Conference registration fees are $225 for professionals and $150 for students who are NCBS members. Conference registration fees for non-members are $350 for professionals and $200 for students.


For more information, contact Dr. Alan Colón in Dillard University’s department of African World Studies at 504-816-4701, or e-mail Dr. Colon at acolon@dillard.edu The National Council for Black Studies may be reached at 404-413-5131, or through e-mail at info@ncbsonline.org

Dillard University to host Black Studies Workshop on: "Challenges Facing Black Women in the 21st Century"