Talking Black in America — Roots

Tuesday, January 21 — 2:30 PM

NR | Documentary | 58m

Screening will be followed by a panel discussion including documentary producers Dr. Walt Wolfram (North Carolina State University) and Dr. Tracey Walden (University of South Carolina).

TALKING BLACK IN AMERICA — ROOTS is a celebration of African American resiliency, creativity, and ingenuity, finding a connection of the spirit among the peoples and societies of West Africa and the African Diaspora. Filmed in Ghana, The Bahamas, and throughout the United States, it is the third program in the Emmy Award winning TALKING BLACK IN AMERICA series, five interrelated documentaries on African American language and culture and their transformative influence on the United States and beyond.

A production of the Language & Life Project at NC State University.

Hosted by the Elon College of Arts & Sciences

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