The Addison Gayle Memorial Lecture Series: Nathaniel Norment, Jr.
This lecture series is named in honor of Addison Gayle, Jr., CUNY Distinguished Professor of English, who taught at Baruch College for many years until his death in October 1991. Professor Gayle was a beloved teacher and a pioneer in the study of African American literature and multicultural curriculum. A firm believer in black creative and intellectual advancement, he wrote and edited numerous books in various genres, including literary criticism, biography, and autobiography. Among his best-known works are The Black Aesthetic (1971) and Richard Wright: Ordeal of a Native Son (1980).
Date:
April 20, 2010
Time:
12:30 PM
College:
Baruch College
Address:
151 E. 25th St. (bet. Lex & 3rd Aves)
Manhattan
Building:
Vertical Campus
Room:
Conference Center
Phone:
646-312-5073
Website:
Admission:
Free