October 2, 2008
Brown University, Providence, RI
The Choices Program invites you to participate in our Slavery in New England daylong Institute, an offering of scholar presentation and classroom activities addressing various topics surrounding slavery and the slave trade in New England. Join us as we explore the history of slavery in New England, its ramifications for today’s society, and ideas about how to engage high school students in this topic. This teaching institute offers the latest scholarship and teaching strategies to address this important and often difficult to teach topic.
This Institute is a part of the Rhode Island Council for the Humanities' Freedom Festival, a month-long exploration of African-American heritage in Rhode Island. For more information about the Freedom Festival go to http://www.rihumanities.org.
The day’s events will take place at Brown University’s beautiful Watson Institute of International Studies and will include a continental breakfast and lunch. Participating teachers may also be eligible for professional development credit.
Participating Scholars
JAMES CAMPBELL is Associate Professor of Africana Studies and American Civilization at Brown University and serves as Chair of the Brown University Steering Committee on Slavery and Justice. He is author of Middle Passages: African American Journeys to Africa, 1787-2005 (Penguin Press, 2006). Campbell speaks frequently to groups of secondary teachers and students across the country.
Registration Deadline is September 26, 2008. Attendance is limited.
Cost for the institute is $75.00 and includes:
- A Forgotten History: Slavery and the Slave Trade in New England and additional resources from the Choices Program
- Continental breakfast and lunch
- Scholar Presentation
- Workshop led by the Choices staff
How to Register
Download the registration form. Attendance is limited. Registration forms will be accepted on a first come, first serve basis.
You may E-mail your application to: Choices@brown.edu
or fax to: 401-863-1247
or mail to:
The Choices Program
Slavery In New England
Watson Institute for International Studies
Brown University, Box 1948
Providence, RI 02912
** if you are paying by check please mail in your registration with payment.