News & Events

African Atlantic Lives and Visual Culture Research Network - Spring Talks Tuesday 28th April, 16.00-17.30, online Dr Mary Shannon - 'Regency Visual Culture and the Black Atlantic: Finding Billy Waters' Tuesday 5th May, 16.00-17.30, online and in person at Durham University Dr Indie A. Choudhury - ‘Sublimating Time & Afro-Atlantic Remapping: Frank Bowling’s Who’s Afraid of Barney Newman?’ Tuesday 19th May, 16.00-17.30, online Prof. Alan Rice - ‘Guerrilla Memorialisation and the Archive of the Black Atlantic in Contemporary Artistic and Curatorial Praxis’ Click through for further info.

Registration for the one-day symposium, ‘UK American Studies Against the Genocide,’ is now open. To see our fabulous program and join us, click here: https://www.ticketsource.com/uk-am-studies-4-pal/uk-american-studies-against-the-genocide/e-ovgrxm

As the United States approaches it’s 250th anniversary of the nation’s founding, join History Lab for this special roundtable event discussing the significance of the founding era (1763 - 1801) in American history today, featuring Connie Thomas (UCL), Becca Palmer (UCL), David Malcolm (Teesside), and Tony Sullivan (QMUL). Moderated by Patrick O'Dare (QMUL).

How did a working-class British woman become leader of the Shakers, and where are they now? Discover a movement that challenged convention and redefined community. Join Prof. Philip John Davies for an illustrated lecture exploring the origins, beliefs, and legacy of this 18th-century religious group. Known for equality and communal living, the Shakers built distinct communities. Tracing their journey from England to America, this talk examines their growth and lasting impact. 23 April, 6:00–7:30pm, Benjamin Franklin House. Tickets from £2 on website, (https://benjaminfranklinhouse.org/)

The Ralph Waldo Emerson Society is proud to announce four new awards. Information about eligibility and deadlines is available here: https://emersonsociety.org/awards/

Wednesday 13 May 18.30 | Foyle Room, British Library Conservation Centre, British Library, London Whether it’s Bad Bunny at the Superbowl or Marco Rubio at the State Department, Latinx Americans have never been more prominent in US culture and politics.