Authors’ Series

Shana Redmond, Assistant Professor of American Studies and Ethnicity at USC, will discuss her new book, Anthem: Social Movements and the Sound of Solidarity in the African Diaspora (NYU Press, 2013), which examines the sonic politics performed amongst and between organized Afro-diasporic publics in the twentieth century.Professor research and teaching interests include the African Diaspora, Black political cultures, music and popular culture, 20th century U.S. history and social movements, labor and working-class studies, and critical ethnic studies. Books will be available for purchase at the talk. This event, co-hosted by Robin D. G. Kelley and the UCLA History Department will be held the Bunche Library & Media Center – Haines Hall 135.