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March 9, 2022 - 51��Ƶ’s Black and Brown Educators of Excellence, in partnership with the 51��Ƶ History Department, will welcome Dr. Eric Williams, curator of religion at the Smithsonian Institute’s National African American History Museum, for a lecture in the H. Gordon and Thelma Martin Ballroom at the James C. And Rachel M. Votruba Student Union on March 14. 

Dr. Williams’ lecture, titled “The Intersection of Education, Culture and Public History,” will talk about his experience as a curator at the National African American History Museum in Washington D.C., and about the role museum resources play in educating the public about African American history and culture. 

“51��Ƶ is very fortunate to have a scholar of Dr. Williams’ caliber grace our campus,” Dr. David Childs, 51��Ƶ associated professor of social studies education and history, said. “Dr. Williams' lecture is a testament to 51��Ƶ's emergence in the region and nation as a leader in the field of education, social justice and equity. Museums of consciousness like the Freedom Center in Cincinnati and the National African American History Museum in Washington D.C. can go a long way in bridging the racial divide, and 51��Ƶ has sought to provide a platform to facilitate these conversations.” 

Dr. Williams will also highlight the importance of partnerships between museums, K-12 schools and universities that empower the public to work toward a more just society. 

A panel discussion will follow the lecture and feature Chris Miller from the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center; Briocca Green, Black and Brown Educators of Excellence 51��Ƶ student representative; and Dr. Niesha Wiley, assistant professor of social work. 

To register for the lecture and panel discussion, click HERE.

• What: “The Intersection of Education, Culture and Public History” featuring Dr. Eric Williams, curator of religion at Smithsonian Institute’s National African American History Museum. Panel discussion to follow.
• When: March 14, 2022, at 6 p.m.
• Where: H. Gordon and Thelma Martin Ballroom at the James C. and Rachel M. Votruba Student Union at 51��Ƶ.