Ivy Talk: Negro Extension Work in the American South: A Quest for Independence
Join us for the December Ivy Talk, "Negro Extension Work in the American South: A Quest for Independence," on Wednesday, December 14 from 6:30 - 8:00 PM. Conly Greer, who built the iconic barn at Ivy Creek Natural Area and Historic River View Farm, was Albemarle County's first African-American extension agent. Our speaker will be Dr. Carmen Harris. Dr. Harris is a professor of history who teaches African-American, U.S., Southern, and Latin American history. Her research and teaching interests include African-American, Southern and South Carolina history. Dr. Harris served a six-year term as a member of the Board of Directors of the South Carolina Humanities Council, and has served on the Membership Committee and Minority Committee of the Southern Historical Association. Dr. Harris has published several articles and book chapters on various subjects related to African Americans in agricultural extension programs.
This talk is free and will be offered over Zoom, but preregistration is required here: https://app.donorview.com/LrEqw