The keynote speaker, Farah Jasmine Griffin, is a talent author of the same writing genre and will be leading a discussion on the continuing impact of the Great Migration on the nation today, and the South in particular. They will also discuss the disciplines of journalism, literature, and history as they overlap when telling these stories.
Be sure to check out this fascinating panel of experts at 9:30AM at the SMU Simmons Hall next Friday! For more information check out the SMU English Department Event Page.