A series of events themed 'Life, Liberty, and the Unfinished Work of Democracy,' featuring a reenactment of Frederick Douglass' speech and keynote by David Blight.
Engaging students, faculty, and community in inquiry around the Declaration of Independence and Douglass’ “What to the Slave Is the Fourth of July?” Includes faculty workshops, colloquia, reenactment on Feb 11, and keynote on March 12 by Pulitzer winner David Blight on cultural history.
Topics & Focus Areas
cultural historyAfrican American intellectual historyslaveryabolitionismCivil WarReconstructionrace relationsAmerican historical memory
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Visit the official website of 2026 Humanities Symposium for registration details, submission deadlines, and the full programme.
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