Harriet Tubman, National Memory and the Making of a Black Feminist Icon with Janell Hobson
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Harriet Tubman, National Memory and the Making of a Black Feminist Icon with Janell Hobson
The Harriet Tubman Department of Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies
Wednesday, March 13, 2024
4:00 pm - 5:15 pm
Susquehanna Hall,
3105
Join Dr. Janell Hobson as she examines popular representations of Harriet Tubman and how she has come to shape our national conversations about American history, including the ways in which she fits into Black feminist iconicity. From militant reclamations to militaristic and patriotic commemorations, who gets to claim Harriet Tubman’s legacy, and why?
The talk will take place on March 13, 2024 at 4:00 pm in SQH 3105. This book talk is a hybrid event. To receive information on how to attend virtually, please fill out the RSVP form.