African Studies Workshop featuring John Thornton

John Thornton is a Professor of African American Studies and History, and the Director of African American Studies Program at Boston University. Thornton will be presenting "Looking for ‘Roots’: historical truth and fiction in the life of Kunta Kinte." The discussant will be Professor Caroline Elkins.A week in advance, the presenter’s paper will be circulated through the Harvard African Studies Workshop listserv. It is assumed that everyone has read the paper before the workshop. After presentation and commentary, Workshop attendees are invited to engage in critique and discussion, under the moderation of the Workshop Chair.