writers - Forum/Discussions - TheBlackList Pub2024-03-29T09:49:16Zhttps://www.theblacklist.net/forum/topics/feed/tag/writersBermuda National Library presents Module 2 of Literature from the Caribbean and Bermuda, taught by Dr. Angela Barry, Wednesdays beginning May 4https://www.theblacklist.net/forum/topics/bermuda-national-library-presents-module-2-of-literature-from-the2022-04-29T14:24:25.000Z2022-04-29T14:24:25.000ZSendMeYourNewshttps://www.theblacklist.net/members/SendMeYourNews<div><p><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}10448182699,RESIZE_710x{{/staticFileLink}}"><img class="align-full" src="{{#staticFileLink}}10448182699,RESIZE_710x{{/staticFileLink}}" width="600" alt="10448182699?profile=RESIZE_710x" /></a></p>
<p>Starting on Wednesday, May 4, the Bermuda National Library will present Module 2 of Literature from the Caribbean and Bermuda, a 3-module course taught by Dr. Angela Barry.</p>
<p>A spokesperson said, “In the first module, students saw how slavery and colonialism fundamentally shaped Caribbean and Bermudian societies and their literatures. Although there were many similarities between the two regions, there were also differences – like Indian indenture and mass migration to Britain.</p>
<p>“Module 2 takes up where Module 1 left off, looking at the 1970s, 80s and 90s, a time when the Caribbean and Bermuda were in a state of upheaval, trying to create a new society out of the ashes of the old. This was an arduous process and, almost without exception, there were periods of civil unrest and violence.</p>
<p>“The writers selected for Module 2 – Olive Senior [Jamaica], Margaret Cezair-Thompson [Jamaica], Martin Carter [Guyana], Earl Lovelace [Trinidad] and Brian Burland [Bermuda] – all write about the stresses of this time, with attitudes ranging from despair to guarded optimism.</p>
<p>“During the first three weeks, we will discuss Caribbean writers through short story, poem and excerpts of novels. The final two weeks will be dedicated to reading and discussing a complete novel, The Sailor and the Fox, Brian Burland’s parable about Bermudian society where an ageing white prizefighter defends his title against a young, Black contender.</p>
<p>“In Module 2, as in Module 1, the literary works will be presented in a context of history, politics and culture and will be supported by documents like the Pitt Report, 1978, and video footage like that of the One Love Peace Concert in Kingston, 1978.</p>
<p>“You are welcome to join this course, even if you haven’t done Module 1. For teachers, attendance at modules of Literature from the Caribbean and Bermuda can count as professional development.</p>
<p>“We look forward to seeing you on May 4 – at the Library.”</p>
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<p style="text-align:center;"><font size="4"><b>NEW LINE UP FOR NBWC BENEFIT CONCERT <br />Mos Def, Amiri Baraka, Ruby Dee, Guy Davis, Gary Bartz & Gregoire Maret<br /> <br />Harmonies & Voices of Transformation: The Annual Benefit Concert for the National Black Writers Conference Featuring & Others, March 25, 2011<br /></b> </font></p>
<p><font face="Times New Roman">The symposium will be preceded by a National Black Writers Concert Benefit on Friday evening at 9:00 pm with Ruby Dee, Mos Def, Guy Davis, Ruby Dee and others at the Highline Ballroom in Manhattan, 431 W 16th St., New York, NY 10011. Tickets are $35, doors open at 7 p.m., and the concert begins at 9 p.m. Advance ticket purchase is strongly suggested.</font> </p>
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<p><font face="Times New Roman">The <b>Bi-Annual National Black Writers Symposium</b>, which is co-sponsored by the English Department, will be held at Medgar Evers College in the Founders Auditorium on Saturday, March 26 from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. The day long symposium includes readings by acclaimed actors Jeffrey Wright, star of <i>A Free Man of Color</i> and <i>Top Dog/Under Dog</i>, and Tanya Wright, author and a cast member of HBO’s <i>True Blood</i>. Participating speakers and panelists include Woodie King Jr., founder of the New Federal Theatre; playwrights Thomas Bradshaw and Ed Bullins; Professor Dale Byam, director of the film <i>August in April</i>; scholars Kimberly C. Ellis, Donald Gagnon and Paul Carter Harrison, and legal advisor Esmeralda Simmons.</font></p>
<p><br /><b>Medgar</b> <b>Evers College</b><b>, CUNY</b></p>
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<p><b>Medgar</b> <b>Evers College</b> <b>student attend for free. Registration required.</b></p>
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<p><b>On-line Registration CLOSES Thursday, March 24, at MIDNIGHT!</b></p>
<p><b>To register NOW visit: <a target="_blank">http://www.nationalblackwritersconference.org/registration.html</a></b></p>
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