Today in class, a presentation was given by our very own Dr. D. Johnson-Ross. She is one of the most prominent minds on our campus. She came and spoke on African-American folktales and the whole story-telling tradition within this community.
Although this lecture may not have revolved around specific stories from this culture, there were specific events in American history that we discussed. She stressed the importance of American history and its influence on our story-telling traditions as a nation. It felt like a refreshers course of American history; we went over, specifically, the Harlem Renaissance and W.E.B DuBoise. It was amazing and eye-opening to learn also about the Brownie's magazine of their time. I found it to be similar to Highlights children's magazine of our time. It not only came with children's stories and activity sections but also sections for adults and the two age groups combined. This was one of many ways to keep the "connection" between the ages and the family connected as well. I was so glad to have this seemingly, refresher course on American history; especially when it's taught by a professor such as Dr. D.J.R.
I truly enjoy the in-class presentations when other professors from other departments come through. I definitely look forward to the next one...
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