Call for Participation
African America
2000An African-American Studies Mini-Conference,
Stephen F. Austin State University
African America 2000 is a two-day interactive conference for people of all ages. Its purpose is to explore and celebrate all aspects of the African American culture, past and present. The conference will take place on Friday, April 16 and Saturday, April 17, 1999.
We are looking for interesting presenters who will appeal to any age, preschool to senior citizens. The entire community is welcome. Although the main theme is African-American culture, the mode of presentation is up to the presenter.
Click here to see a printable copy of the proposal.
Some suggestions are:
Artistic Presentations
History
Literature
Food/Cookery
Storytelling or Oral History
Music and Dance
Children?s Literature or Folklore
Poetry
Business
Computer/Internet Resources
Presentations can be 20 minutes to an hour long. Please submit a 30-100 word summation of your presentation. Please include the length, time constraints (times of the day you cannot present), and target audience of your presentation as well as your audio-visual and space needs.
Due February 15, 1999
Please mail proposals to:
African America 2000
c/o Dr. Michelle H. Martin
Department of English and Philosophy
P.O. Box 13007-SFA Station
Nacogdoches, TX 75962-3007
Or sent via e-mail to: mmartin@sfasu.edu