How I Got Over: Black Women, Music, and Laughter

Event Details

When
02/14/2008 - 11:00am
Where
425 Fawell Blvd
Glen Ellyn, IL, 60137-6708
United States
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County: 
DuPage
Fee: 
Free. Open to the Public.
Sponsor Organization: 
College of DuPage
Where
425 Fawell Blvd
Glen Ellyn, IL, 60137-6708
See map: Google Maps
County: 
DuPage
Fee: 
Free. Open to the Public.
Sponsor Organization: 
College of DuPage
A Road Scholar program by Patricia Williams-Lessane

In this presentation, Patricia Williams Lessane examines the appearance of music, laughter, and female companionship in the writings of African, African American, and Afro-Caribbean women. In particular, attention will be paid to Paule Marshall`s Praise Song for the Widow , and Toni Morrison`s Beloved.

For more information contact Colleen Morgan| 630.942.2822.
IHC Road Scholars Speakers Bureau