The 42nd Annual Langston Hughes Festival celebrating the works of Michael Eric Dyson

The Langston Hughes Medal is awarded to highly distinguished writers from throughout the African American diaspora for their impressive works of poetry, fiction, drama, autobiography and critical essays that help to celebrate the memory and tradition of Langston Hughes.

This year we are going virtual! Come and helps us celebrate Michael Eric Dyson with us :

Symposium 12:30 to 2:30PM

Featuring:

1. Professor Bobby Derival
2. Professor Brittney Cooper
3. Professor Marc Lamont Hill
4. Professor Joan Morgan
5. Professor Mark Anthony Neal
6. Professor Tracy Sharpley-Whiting
7. Professor Michael Eric Dyson

Evening Ceremony 6:00PM to 8:30PM

Featuring:

1. President Vince Boudreau
2. Provost Tony M. Liss
3. Dean Erec R. Koch
4. Professor Linda Villarosa
5. Joel L. Daniels
6. Professor Michael Eric Dyson
7. Professor Vanessa K. Valdés

In order to receive the Zoom link for the event, please register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/langston-hughes-festival-tickets-124726780157