Across Campus - A Photo Essay

Old Dominion University hosted a 400 Years of African American History Commission event on Sept. 25. "Writing A New History: Let's Talk About Our Dream" was the commission's first of 400 planned stops at public/private educational facilities across the country. ODU is designated as an institutional ambassador of African American history by the commission. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU

Talking About The Dream

Calisa Farmer discusses the importance of the Greensboro sit-ins of 1960. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU

Talking About The Dream

Addie Richburg, executive director of the 400 Years of African American History Commission and president of the National Alliance of Faith and Justice, introduces panelists. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU

Talking About The Dream

Patricia Saunders Nixon, associate professor voice at Norfolk State University, sings an old negro spiritual that bought the crowd to its feet. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU

Talking About The Dream

Corey Staten, a storyteller and drummer, tells a narrative of not forgetting who you are. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU

Talking About The Dream

Carolita Jones-Cope, center, and her cousin, Verrandall Tucker, are descendants of the "First 20" recorded Africans to arrive on America's shores. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU

Talking About The Dream

Members of the African Student Association perform a traditional dance. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU

Talking About The Dream

Verrandall Tucker, center, a descendant of William Tucker, who is believed to have been the first recorded slave birth in North America, listens to remarks from President John R. Broderick. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU

Talking About The Dream

Lesa Clark, executive director, Office of Intercultural Relations, rings the bell during her opening remarks. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU

Talking About The Dream

President John R. Broderick talks with Verrandall Tucker, a descendant of William Tucker, who is believed to have been the first recorded slave birth in North America. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU

Talking About The Dream

Janice Underwood, Virginia's first director of diversity, equity and inclusion, holds an information packet from the 400 Years of African American History Commission. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU

Talking About The Dream

Janice Underwood, Virginia's first director of diversity, equity and inclusion, talks with President John R. Broderick. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU

Talking About The Dream

ODU President John R. Broderick delivers remarks at “Writing A New History: Let’s Talk About Our Dream,” a signature program of the 400 Years of African American History Commission. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU

Talking About The Dream

Addie Richburg, executive director of the 400 Years of African American History Commission and president of the National Alliance of Faith and Justice, serves as the moderator of the event. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU

Writing A New History

Bry Johnson discusses the implications of Colin Kaepernick's taking a knee, to respectfully protest the killings of unarmed blacks. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU

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