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UK's African American Studies and Research Program is partnering with Lexington's Lyric Theater to present the S.T. Roach Community Conversation. Monthly, the community conversation will spotlight UK's African American professors - as well as community activists - addressing a variety of topics affecting the black community.
Join us.

The first S. T. Roach Community Conversation will be held Thursday, Nov. 11 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. in the Multi-Purpose Room of the Lyric Theater. We will celebrate the the life and legacy of Coach S. T. Roach before moving into a meet-and-greet session with UK's African American professors. Light refreshments will be served, and, the event is free and open to the public.

For More Information Contact:
Ms. Le Datta Grimes @ 859-257-0187 or aasrp@uky.edu
Refreshments will be served.

Photo of Gerald A. Neal
“The Quintessential Torch Bearer”
Nov. 11 – The Honorable Gerald A. Neal (D)
Kentucky State Senator, District 33

Photo of Adam J. Banks
“Technologizing Funk, Funkin’ Technology: Stevie Wonder’s Talking Book”
Dec. 9 – Adam J. Banks PhD
Associate Professor, Department of English

Photo of Adam J. Banks
"It's a Family Affair"
Jan. 13 – Howard Clark

Photo of Frank X. Walker
"I Dedicate this Ride: The Making of Isaac Murphy"
February 10 – Frank X. Walker
Associate Professor, Department of English

Photo of Wayne D. Lewis
"What's in a Number: Crucial Conversations Around Eliminating Achievement Gaps"
March 10 – Wayne D. Lewis, PhD
Assistant Professor, Educational Leadership Studies

Photo of Vershawn Ashanti Young
"From Bourgeois to Boojie: A Performance/Reading"
April 14 – Vershawn Ashanti Young, PhD
Associate Professor, Department of English

Photo of Jahi Chikwendiu
“On My Eyes”
May 12 –Jahi Chikwendiu
Photographer, Washington Post

For More Information Contact:
Ms. Le Datta Grimes @ 859-257-0187 or aasrp@uky.edu
Refreshments will be served.

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