Pace University Drive-In Conference 2007
the n-word
LAID TO REST?
The N-Word and Other Language of "Dissed" Respect
Friday, November 2, 2007
REGISTER ONLINE at: www.pace.edu/laidtorest
You are invited to attend the 2007 Pace University Drive-In Conference: LAID TO REST? The N-Word and Other Language of "Dissed" Respect. The conference theme is intended to promote intellectual discourse about what is arguably the most infamous word in American culture.
I am working diligently to create a forum to educate, unite and uplift those within the African Diaspora and others about what is probably the ugliest racial slur ever created. The day-long conference schedule includes a panel discussion (moderated by Michaela angela Davis, former executive fashion and beauty editor of ESSENCE magazine), workshops and special guest speakers. A book-signing by author Jabari Asim (author of, "THE N WORD: WHO CAN SAY IT, WHO SHOULDN'T AND WHY") and a vendor/exhibitor fair is also included.
Continental breakfast, lunch and snacks will be served. (view the complete Conference Schedule online at: www.pace.edu/laidtorest)
Register online at www.pace.edu/laidtorest by October 1st to receive the early-bird rate of $85!
Feel free to forward and share this invitation with others. The conference is open to college/university students, faculty and administrators and the general public. We also encourage high school students, teachers and
administrators to attend (the registration fee is waived for current high school and middle school students).
I look forward to seeing you on Friday, November 2nd!
Sincerely,
Shanelle
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Shanelle Henry Robinson
Director, Office of Diversity Programs
Pace University
861 Bedford Road
Pleasantville, NY 10570
(914) 773-3775 office
(914) 773-3766 fax
"I never learned hate at home, or shame. I had to go to school for that."
-Dick Gregory