mié 21 de jun
|Maywood
Jalimusa: An Epic Tale of Black Women’s Mothering
This presentation will be a combination performance and lecture on chapters of Davis’ book on Black women’s mothering.
Time & Location
21 jun 2023, 5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Maywood, 121 S 5th Ave, Maywood, IL 60153, USA
About the Event
Jalimusa: An Epic Tale of Black Women’s Mothering
This presentation will be a combination performance and lecture on chapters of Davis’ book on Black women’s mothering. She will perform songs related to Black women’s mothering and read excerpts from her book, including stories of historical Black women that address issues such as representation, educational and maternal activism, aging, reproductive rights, and spirituality.
Dr. Amira Millicent Davis
Amira Millicent Davis holds an EdM in Curriculum & Instruction and a PhD in Educational Policy Studies with a concentration in African American Studies from the University of Illinois-Urbana. She also conducted postdoctoral research on Supplementary Saturday Schools in London.
Dr. Davis is the author of Jalimusa: An Epic Tale of Black Women’s Mothering. Several of her book chapters and articles are in publication, and she has been invited to present at numerous conferences. Amira is a mother, grandmother, and activist-artist-educator using African drums, percussions, and stories to entertain, educate, and motivate.