UNC Universities Studying Slavery Conference

Organized by the Committee on History, Race, and a Way Forward, this conference is intended to bring together local activists and organizers, including faculty, staff, students, and community members from North Carolina and beyond who have engaged with the question of universities’ relationship with slavery.

The conference will take place March 15 – 18 at UNC and the registration deadline is March 3. You can find out more about on the schedule of events, which includes traditional panels, performances and presentations, as well as site visits and local historical tours including tours of the Unsung Founders Memorial.

A recent article in The Well also explains the intent of the conference and provides details.