The Africa Institute, Global Studies University (GSU) (Sharjah, UAE)-a center for research, documentation, and study of Africa and its diaspora-hosted a two-day symposium celebrating the life and legacy of literary icon Toni Morrison on February 28 - 29, 2024, at The Africa Hall, in Sharjah.
This special event inaugurates the Toni Morrison Senior Fellowship in African Diaspora Literature and Cultural Studies, featuring music performance, panel discussions based on two film screenings, including one by Morrison’s son, and insightful discussions on her legacy.
The program commenced and concluded with tribute performances by The Africa Institute’s music academy, Al Multaqa Chamber Orchestra. They presented instrumental renditions of songs such as “Lift Every Voice and Sing” by James Weldon Johnson and “Redemption Song” by Bob Marley.
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21 апр 2024
