Colored Conventions Project

We are thrilled to co-host this weekend commemoration for Frances E. W. Harper! We invite you to join us in person Sept. 19-21 at Penn State University, University Park. Information at https://coloredconventions.org/harper-200-symposium/

Frances E. W. Harper 200 – Looking Back, Moving Forward, 1825–2025 - Colored Conventions Project Frances E. W. Harper 200:Looking Back, Moving Forward, 1825–2025 Sept. 19–21, 2025 How do we celebrate the 200th anniversary of the birth of Frances Ellen Watkins Harper (1825-2025), the most prolific African American writer of the nineteenth century? As part of its year-long programming, the Ce...

Today Oct. 9 marks the 200th anniv. of Shadd Cary’s birth! 🎉
Check out all the celebratory events or catch up on previous recordings. ⬇️

Mary Ann Shadd Cary at 200: Commemorating Her Life and Legacy - Center for Black Digital Research This year marks the 200th anniversary of Mary Ann Shadd Cary's birthday and were please to share events and resources that commemorate her life and legacy.