March 9, 2022 - Northern Kentucky University’s Black and Brown Educators of Excellence, in partnership with the NKU 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.
“NKU is very fortunate to have a scholar of Dr. Williams’ caliber grace our campus,” Dr. David Childs, NKU associated professor of social studies education and history, said. “Dr. Williams' lecture is a testament to Northern Kentucky University'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 NKU 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 NKU student representative; and Dr. Niesha Wiley, assistant professor of social work.
To register for the lecture and panel discussion, click HERE.
About NKU: Founded in 1968, NKU is an entrepreneurial state university of over 16,000 students served by more than 2,000 faculty and staff on a thriving suburban campus nestled between Highland Heights, Kentucky and bustling downtown Cincinnati. We are a regionally engaged university committed to empowering our students to have fulfilling careers and meaningful lives. While we are one of the fastest-growing universities in Kentucky, our professors still know our students' names. For more information, visit nku.edu.
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