Lynchburg, Ota Benga, and the Empowerment of the Pygmies: An International Conference
October 25-27, 2007, Lynchburg, Virginia
The conference is presented through the generous support of the Dolan Fund for Peace and Justice at Lynchburg College, grants from the Virginia Foundation for the Humanities and the "We the People" initiative of the National Endowment for the Humanities, Virginia University of Lynchburg, Amazement Square, Sweet Briar College, and concerned citizens.
Topics
- Western intervention and occupation of Africa in the Late nineteenth century
- Ota Benga -- His life from Africa to the World’s Fair and Bronx Zoo and his life in Lynchburg
- Dominant culture effects on dominated cultures
- The Batwa (Pygmy) role in central African history and in today’s Congo and beyond
- Indigenous Peoples of the Congo
Art Exhibition and Guest Speaker
All events are free and open to the public. Conference events do not include meals.
This conference is approved as a Signature Event of the Jamestown 400th Anniversary through the connection with HBCUs of Virginia, and is made possible by the Dolan Peace and Justice Series, Virginia Foundation for the Humanities, and Dr. Phillips Bradford and sponsored by Lynchburg College in conjunction with Sweet Briar College, Virginia University of Lynchburg, Randolph College, and Lynchburg area community partners.
For information contact Ms. Pat Price at 434/544-8576 or by e-mail at price.p@lynchburg.edu.