Dr. Gerald Early

Academic Speaks on African American Historical Memory in Istanbul

February 26-28, 2007

As part of its Black History Month programming Istanbul hosted Dr. Gerald Early of Washington University.  

During his February 26-28 program in Istanbul, Professor Early gave presentations on “African Americans and Historical Memory” to American Studies students and faculty members at several universities. Students from other universities also attended the program at Bogazici University. In his remarks, Early focused on the contributions of African American historians and leaders in shaping African Americans’ understanding of their own history. Early’s lively presentational style resulted in dozens of questions at each university.  The Consul General on February 27 hosted a dinner in honor of Early for academics and prominent literary figures.