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| Dianne Johnson |
A series of events celebrating African-American hair culture will take place in November and will culminate in a book party for Hair Dance!, a new children's book by Dianne Johnson, an English professor at USC.
The events include:
- Nov. 2, 7 p.m., Columbia Museum of Art--Talk by Noliwe Rooks, associate director of African-American Studies, Princeton University, and author of several books, including Hair Raising: Beauty, Culture, and African American Women.
- Nov. 4, 3 p.m., Richland County Public Library--A viewing of award-winning documentary Two Dollars and a Dream, the story of legendary self-made millionaire and hair-care pioneer Madam C.J. Walker, produced by MacArthur Foundation Fellow Stanley Nelson. Discussion to follow.
- Nov. 9, 7 p.m., Gambrell Auditorium--A viewing of Two Dollars and a Dream, followed by a discussion with the filmmaker, Stanley Nelson.
- Nov. 11, 3 p.m., Richland County Public Library--Book party for Hair Dance!, a new children's book by Dianne Johnson and nationally-known photographer Kelly Johnson. Johnson's photographs will be on exhibit in the gallery outside the children's room and families will have the opportunity to meet both writer and photographer. In addition, there will be a short performance featuring the music of Roland Haynes and the choreography of Niani Feelings and Friends. Participants may purchase the book and have it autographed at this event.
These events are sponsored by the USC Arts Institute, the Department of English, the Women's Studies Program, the African-American Studies Program, and the Richland County Public Library.
For more information, contact Johnson at Dianne@sc.edu or 7-2345.
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