Dr. Conseula Francis Reading Circle Poetry Discussion of "The Future of Black," with the Co-Editors and Poets
Dr. Conseula Francis Reading Circle Poetry Discussion of "The Future of Black," with the Co-Editors and Poets Online
April is the month we celebrate the life of Dr. Conseula Francis, her birthday month. We are hosting Gary Jackson, College of Charleston English Professor and Director of Undergraduate Creative Writing. Professor Jackson co-edited this month’s discussion book, The Future of Black: Afrofuturism, Black Comics, and Superhero Poetry (Blair 2021).
“This groundbreaking collection highlights work from poets who have written verse within this growing tradition, including Terrance Hayes, Lucille Clifton, Gil Scott-Heron, A. Van Jordan, Glenis Redmond, Tracy K. Smith, Teri Ellen Cross Davis, Joshua Bennett, Douglas Kearney, Tara Betts, Frank X Walker, Tyree Daye, and others. In addition, the anthology will also feature the work of artists such as John Jennings and Najee Dorsey, showcasing their interpretations of superheroes, Black comic characters, Afrofuturistic images from the African diaspora.”
Co-editor Cynthia Manick, plus four of the book’s featured poets (Tyree Daye, Rashida James-Saadiya, Steven Leyva, and Anastacia Renee) will also join us in discussion.
This is virtual only discussion on Zoom, Thursday, April 18th, 6:30-7:45pm.
- Date:
- Thursday, April 18, 2024
- Time:
- 6:30pm - 7:45pm
- Time Zone:
- Eastern Time - US & Canada (change)
- Library:
- Avery Research Center
- Online:
- This is an online event. Event URL will be sent via registration email.
- Audience:
- CofC Class CofC Faculty and Staff CofC Students General Public