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SLAVERY, MUSEUMS, and PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT: Panel Discussion at the University of Pittsburgh
ALMA | LEWIS Executive Director and Chief Curator Kilolo Luckett will participate in a trip to Washington, DC to tour the exhibit In Slavery’s Wake: Making Black Freedom in the World at the National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC) with a group of educators and the co-curator, Keila Grinberg.
A dynamic mix of history, art, and media, In Slavery’s Wake makes connections between Black freedom-makers across time and invites visitors into a global conversation on the continued impacts of slavery and colonialism. This multi-lingual exhibition experience features 100 objects, 250 images, and 10 multi-media interactives and films.
Following her visit to the exhibit, Kilolo will participate in the panel discussion Slavery, Museums, and Public Engagement at the University of Pittsburgh on Wednesday February 26th, 12-2pm.
The panel includes:
- Keila Grinberg, History Professor and Director of the Center for Latin American Studies, University of Pittsburgh (Moderator)
- Johanna Obenda, Researcher and Exhibit Development Specialist, Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Kilolo Luckett, Executive Director and Chief Curator, ALMA | LEWIS
- Jason Hank, Grade 7-12 Educator, Beaver Area High School
