Events
Malcolm X at 100
Malcolm X @ 100: Sight, Sound & Conversation – A Centennial Colloquium at Vanderbilt University
Dear Vanderbilt and Nashville Communities,
SAVE THE DATE!!
In conjunction with the Dark Testament exhibition, the African American and Diaspora Studies Department and Callie House Research Center at Vanderbilt University invite you to a historic centennial colloquium honoring El Hajj Malik El Shabazz (Malcolm X). Join us for an afternoon of meaningful dialogue and reflection.
Date: February 21, 2025
Time: 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Location: The Space (G29), Vanderbilt Divinity School
This three-hour colloquium will explore Malcolm X‘s enduring influence through:
– His emphasis on education and self-determination
– His philosophical and spiritual evolution
– His relevance to contemporary movements
– His impact on words and music
– His international impact and human rights advocacy
The program features rare multimedia presentations of Malcolm X‘s speeches and writings, spoken word performances, engaging panel discussions, and interactive community dialogues. It highlights a unique collaboration between Vanderbilt’s African American and Diaspora Studies Department, The Callie House Research Center, Peabody College Library, and the Nashville Black Literacy Coalition.
Partial list of participants include:
– Michael Eric Dyson
– Tiffeni Fontno
– Ade Forrest
– Kamaal Malak Jenkins
– Miguel Kamgaing
– Claudine Taaffe
– Jaun Floyd-Thomas
– Royal Todd
– Gabrielle White
– Gilman W. Whiting
– Vanderbilt students
*Light Refreshments are available while they last.
*The first 100 participants will receive a complimentary copy of the banned book, The Autobiography of Malcolm X, thanks to the Peabody Library at Vanderbilt and the Nashville Black Literacy Coalition.
More information ~ coming soon!
For more information, contact Dr. Gilman W. Whiting: g.whiting@vanderbilt.edu
“Decathlon” – Film and Discussion with the Director and Producer
Save the date and join us on Monday, February 17th for a discussion with the producer and director of the film Decathlon which tells the story of C.K. Yang, one of Taiwan’s greatest athletes at the 1960 Olympics in Rome!
Date: Monday, February 17, 2025
Time: 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Location: Buttrick Hall 101, Vanderbilt University
