The Center for Black Studies will launch its inaugural Clyde Kennard Lecture featuring guest speaker Jarvis R. Givens, a professor of education and faculty affiliate in the department of African & African American studies at Harvard University. 

As an interdisciplinary scholar, he specializes in 19th and 20th century African American history, history of education, and theories of race and power in education.

Events:

2 - 4 p.m. | The Hub 104, R.C. Cook University Union

Viewing of the documentary The Measure of Progress: The Clyde Kennard Story with discussion following, hosted by Kennard Scholars. 

5 - 6:15 p.m.  | Thad Cochran Center 216

Reception with Jarvis R. Givens

6:30 - 8 p.m. | Joe Paul Theater in the Thad Cochran Center

Kennard Lecture featuring Jarvis R. Givens: "Fugitive Pedagogy: Unveiling a Liberatory Tradition in the History of African American Education"