NORFOLK, Va., Sept. 11, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Virginia's 2019
Commemoration, American Evolution, in partnership with Norfolk State University will host the
1619: Making of America Summit on September 25 – 28, 2019 in Norfolk, VA. The multi-day event will explore
the 400-year journey of our nation's founding cultures—Native,
African, and English peoples, immigrant stories, and the
contributions and influences that have shaped the creation of
today's America.
At the foundation of this cross-cultural event will be the
question: "Who are we as Americans?" Scholars, thought leaders,
artists, filmmakers, dignitaries, and students will delve into
America's current and historic narratives with a lens towards
telling more inclusive narratives and perspectives on the future.
Keynote addresses, roundtable conversations, breakout sessions, and
panel discussions will take place throughout each day of the
summit.
Discussion themes include, "Finding America's Roots," "America's
Narrative Reframed," "America's Future: Citizenship and The Law,"
and "Reimagining Representations of People of Color." Entertainment
at the summit includes a screening of the films "Ghosts of
Amistad," and "Rumble: Indians Who Rocked the World," the live
stage play, "Gem of the Ocean," and a musical performance, "Musical
Performance "Voices Raised in Harmony."
Summit attendees will also see the premiere of the four-part
docuseries "400 Years Later…'free-ish," created to raise awareness
about the 400 Year Commemoration of the first Africans that arrived
in Virginia in 1619 and the
continuing legacy of racial inequity that still exists today.
Nate Parker Foundation's HBCU Storytellers Project provides
students the opportunity to learn the art of filmmaking while
receiving a culturally enriching educational experience that
prepares them to use film as a vehicle racial healing and
reconciliation. Student participants from Hampton University, Virginia
State University, Virginia Union
University, and Norfolk State
University engaged in an 18-month process that empowered
them to create the docuseries "400 Years Later…'free-ish."
Registration for the summit is now open here; options are as
follows:
- Full Summit Registration
-
- Fee: $20
- Wednesday, September 25: Welcome
reception, HBCU Storytellers film premiere and pre-film
discussion
- Thursday, September 26: All
sessions taking place, choice of afternoon breakout session, lunch,
choice of evening entertainment
- Friday, September 27: All
sessions taking place, lunch, film screening and conversation of
"Ghosts of Amistad"
- One-Day Summit Registration
-
- Fee: $10
- All sessions, lunch and entertainment for selected date
- Complementary Student Registration
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- Wednesday, September 25: HBCU
Storytellers film premiere and pre-film discussion
- Thursday, September 26 and/or
Friday, September 27: All daytime
sessions
- Thursday, September 26: Choice of
breakout session and evening entertainment
- Free Student Registration does not include: Welcome reception
and lunches. Students will be required to show a valid and
current student ID.
- Registration add-on
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- Saturday, September 28, 2019:
2019 Making of America Tour
- $25 per person – Includes
round-trip transportation, attraction admission, snacks, and
lunch.
The 1619: Making of America Summit speakers include:
- Dr. Stephanie J. Richmond,
Associate Professor of History Norfolk State
University
- Kathy Spangler, Executive
Director, 2019 Commemoration, American Evolution
- Dr. Javaune Adams-Gaston,
President, Norfolk State
University
- Dr. Cassandra Newby-Alexander,
Dean, Norfolk State University
- Juan Williams, New York Times
Best-Selling Author, Fox News Political Analyst & Award-Winning
Columnist
- Justin E. Fairfax, Lt. Governor
of Virginia
- Robert F. McDonnell, former
Governor of Virginia
- Mia Love, Former Representative,
4th Congressional District of Utah
- Nate Parker, Actor, writer,
director and producer
- Brian Favors, Co-Founder Nate
Parker Foundation
- Dr. Rex M. Ellis, Former
Associate Director for Curatorial Affairs at the National Museum of
African American History and Culture
- Edward L. Ayers, Professor,
University of Richmond
- David Bearinger, Director of
Grants and Community Programs, Virginia Foundation for
Humanities
- Professor Michael A. Gomez,
Silver Professor of History and Middle
East and Islamic Studies, New York
University
- Barbara Hamm Lee, Executive
Producer/Host, Another View, 89.5 WHRV-FM/WHRO Public Media
- Lynette Allston, Chief, Nottoway
Indian Tribe of Virginia
- Jennifer L. McClellan, Virginia
State Senator
- Catherine Bainbridge,
Co-Founder, Director, Producer, Rezolution Pictures
- Ernest Webb, Co-Founder,
Director, Producer, Rezolution Pictures
- Dr. William White, Visiting
Distinguished Scholar, Center for American Studies Christopher Newport University
- Rev. Dr. Joanne M. Braxton,
Frances L. and Edwin L. Cummings Professor
Emerita, College of William &
Mary
- Ric Murphy, National Vice
President for History, Afro-American Historical and Genealogical
Society
- Marcus Rediker, Distinguished
Professor of Atlantic History at the University of Pittsburgh
- Martha S. Jones, Society of
Black Alumni Presidential Professor, Professor of History at The
Johns Hopkins University
- Robert L. Woodson, Sr., Founder
& President, Woodson Center
For more information, a full list of speakers or to register,
visit AmericaEvolution2019.com/1619Summit.
About the 2019 Commemoration
The 2019 Commemoration,
American Evolution highlights events that occurred in Virginia in 1619 that continue to influence
America today. Featured programs, events and legacy projects will
position Virginia as a leader in education, tourism and economic
development. American Evolution commemorates the ongoing journey
toward the key ideals of democracy, diversity and opportunity.
Dominion Energy is an American Evolution Founding Partner and
Altria Group and TowneBank are Virginia Colony Partners.
For more information about the American Evolution's 2019
upcoming events, programs and educational initiatives, visit:
https://www.americanevolution2019.com/
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