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Revisiting the Takeover: A Commemoration of the 55th Anniversary of the Allen Building Takeover

What’s Our Destiny? Featuring Destiny Benjamin, Catherine LeBlanc, Michael LeBlanc, Michael McBride, Theodore Segal

Hosted by: What’s Our Destiny?; The Mary Lou Williams Center for Black Culture, Duke Libraries, Duke Arts
Tuesday, February 13, 2024
6
7:30 PM
Rubenstein Library, Holsti-Anderson Family Assembly Room, 153
Open to: Students, Faculty, Staff, Alumni, Public

This event is a commemoration of the 55th anniversary of the Allen Building Takeover. It will feature a panel discussion with Duke alumni Catherine LeBlanc, Michael LeBlanc, Michael McBride, who were part of the Takeover during their time here at Duke, as well as Theodore Segal, who is also a Duke alum and author of “Point of Reckoning: The Fight for Racial Justice at Duke University.” Additionally, the event will conclude with a photo showcase of the original photos from the Takeover and recreated photos featuring current Black Duke students.

Registration is encouraged, but not required. Register here!

Recording will be publicized afterward for those who cannot attend in-person.