Embracing critical conversations and creative expressions for a diverse and changing South
Bring a blanket and join us on the Love House lawn on Thursday, September 27th to experience the unique, dynamic music of The Beast. Hailing from Durham, the band is now in its eleventh year of bringing hip hop and … Read more
We close out our fall concert series on October 4th with the Latin Jazz ensemble, Marimjazzia. This ensemble was formed by Dr. Juan Álamo, Associate Professor of Music at UNC, in 2014 as an experimental music project. Being born … Read more
Our lunchtime conversation will feature Southern Mix founder Anna-Rhesa Versola and undergraduate researcher Emmanuel Lee. Versola will discuss her work founding the project and her experience as a narrator. Lee will talk about the the interviews he conducted in summer 2018 with … Read more
In the past few years, white supremacist ideas and organizations have resurfaced with alarming vigor in American politics. Just weeks before the midterm elections, this conversation will provide a historical perspective on white women’s roles in supporting white supremacy … Read more
This year's Charleston Conversation on Southern Affairs will double as an issue launch for our special "Music & Protest" issue of Southern Cultures. It will be a musical conversation, featuring acclaimed singer-songwriter Tish Hinojosa who has dedicated her career to playing border, country, and Tejano … Read more