Events
Rembering Richard Wright
Xavier University
Feb. 12 7:00 p.m. Viewing of Cinematic Adaptation of Richard Wright’s Native Son
University Center Ballroom
Feb. 13 7:00 p.m. Panel Discussion
University Center Ballroom
Moderator, Violet H. Bryan, Professor of English, Xavier University
"When the Wide Screen Becomes Bigger: Reflections on the Cinematic Adaptation of Wright’s Native Son,” Robin Vander, Assistant Professor of English, Xavier University
“America’s First Haiku Masters: Kerouac and Wright,” David Lanoue, Professor of English, Xavier University
“Right Words, Wright Weapons,” Richard Collins, Chair, Department of Arts, English, and Humanities, LSU at Alexandria
“Corruption, the Black Male, and Black/White Women in Wright's The Long Dream: Relevance to the 21st Century,” Violet H. Bryan, Professor of English, Xavier University
Discussion
Xavier University Library Archives and Special Collections Exhibit
The Wright Stuff: Manuscripts, Rare Books, and Other Collectibles by or about Richard Wright. The exhibit will open on Monday, February 4. Lester Sullivan, Xavier University Archivist and Head, Special Collections.