Meet Philathia Bolton - Inaugural Toni Morrison Senior Fellow 

Introducing Philathia Bolton, the first recipient of The Africa Institute's Toni Morrison Senior Fellowship in African Diaspora Literature and Cultural Studies.
Professor Bolton is an Associate Professor of English at The University of Akron in Ohio. Her research interests include 20th-century African-American literature, the U.S. civil rights movement, and critical race studies.
Join us for a two-day program celebrating the life and legacy of literary icon Toni Morrison on February 28 - 29, 2024, at The Africa Hall, Sharjah. This special event inaugurates the Toni Morrison Senior Fellowship in African Diaspora Literature and Cultural Studies, featuring captivating film screenings and insightful discussions.
Toni Morrison (1931 - 2019), a Nobel Prize-winning author, was a literary trailblazer whose profound works redefined American literature and explored themes of identity, race, and the human experience with unparalleled depth and insight. Her legacy resonates as a powerful voice for social justice and cultural understanding.
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