Arts & Humanities

"Future in Black Studies," featuring visiting scholar Dr. Lisa B. Thompson

Join us for an intellectually engaging event, "Futures in Black Studies," featuring visiting scholar Dr. Lisa B. Thompson. This event is co-hosted by the Department of African and African American Studies, American Culture Studies, and the Center for the Study of Race, Ethnicity, and Equity. Dr. Thompson will present a compelling talk titled "Art, Scholarship, & Community: Reflecting on the Past, Present, and Future of Black Studies," where she will explore the evolving landscape of Black Studies through the lenses of creativity, research, and collective action.

Lisa B. Thompson is an award-winning playwright, librettist, and the Patton Professor of African and African Diaspora Studies at the University of Texas at Austin. She is also an affiliate faculty member in the Departments of Theatre and Dance; Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies; English; and the John L. Warfield Center for African and African American Studies, where she previously served as Associate Director.

In this talk, Dr. Thompson will explore the future of Black Studies through the lens of art, scholarship, and community, drawing from her acclaimed body of work, including her published books and plays. Join us for an insightful and engaging conversation about the past, present, and future of Black Studies, and the enduring pursuit of a more just, inclusive, and equitable society.