I See My Light Shining: Baldwin-Emerson Elders Project Launch - Incite at Columbia University

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    I See My Light Shining: Baldwin-Emerson Elders Project Launch

    Sunday May 19, 2024
    5:00pm

Join us for this launch event featuring a collection of oral testimonies that provide an essential memorialization of American life.

Jacqueline Woodson presents—I See My Light Shining: Baldwin-Emerson Elders Project!

Sun, May 19, 2024

The Center for Brooklyn History

Doors open: 5:00 pm. Program begins: 5:15 pm.

This exciting in-person event will showcase the stories and wisdom of our elders, collected by the Baldwin-Emerson fellows. Come and be inspired by their light shining through the decades.

Opening remarks from Jacqueline Woodson

Digital Archive Presentation

Elders Project Panel Discussion

Baldwin-Emerson Fellow Denice Frohman's Play: Esto No Tiene Nombre

Baldwin-Emerson Fellow Caro De Robertis Special Reading: So Many Stars

Art Exhibit & Closing Reception: Drinks and Hors d'oeuvres

DJ: Viper

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