African Heritage Month 2005 - The Evolution of the Black Mind:
From Education to Action presents a
Panel Discussion: The Talented and
Tenuous Tenth
In recognition of the centennial celebration of the Niagara
Movement established by W.E.B. Du Bois, a panel of scholars will
revisit Du Bois’ conception of the “talented tenth” – that is, the
contentious belief that the best educated and most capable ten
perfect of the race accept the greatest responsibility for its
uplift. Does the nation have merit? Is it consistent with the
values of the community? Is it realistic? And, most importantly,
has the “talented tenth” lived up to Du Bois’ expectations or is
the ever-increasing influence of black conservatism evidence of its
failure? Prospective panelists include:
- Juan Battle, Hunter College
- Angela Dillard, New York University
- Adam Green, New York University
- Samual Roberts, Columbia University
- Bill Sales, Seton Hall University
- David Levering Lewis, New York University
With the assistance of Haraya and the Student Programming Board,
Dr. Roderick Bush will prepare and moderate this discussion.
Date
Thursday, February 17, 2005
Time
12 - 2 p.m.
Location
UC Lounge, Queens Campus
More Information
Tim McClain
Office of Campus Activities
(718) 990-2105
Sponsored by the African Heritage Month Planning Committee in
conjunction with Student Government, Inc. (St. John's University,
Queens Campus).