Description
Immerse yourself in an inspiring celebration of two of the most influential figures in American literature, Maya Angelou and James Baldwin. Dive into the lives and legacies of these two iconic friends, whose shared experiences in the Civil Rights Movement and deep connections to religion shaped their profound contributions to poetry and the arts.
Join us for a vibrant panel discussion exploring the unique literary friendship that enriched their later years and left an indelible mark on each other’s work. Discover how their relentless curiosity about life and unwavering commitment to Black rights and culture fuelled their creative genius.
Don’t miss this opportunity to honour and delve into the enduring impact of Angelou and Baldwin’s intertwined lives and works. Experience the passion and power of their words in a celebration of their remarkable journey together.
About the Speakers
Althea Legal-Miller
Dr Althea Legal-Miller is a Senior Lecturer in American History and Culture at Canterbury Christ Church University. Dr Legal-Miller’s scholarship has appeared in Reclaiming the Great World House: The Global Vision of Martin Luther King Jr. (University of Georgia Press, 2019), Developments in American Politics 9 (London: Palgrave Macmillan, 2022), and From Rights To Lives: The Evolution of the Black Freedom Struggle (Nashville: Vanderbilt University Press, forthcoming 2024).
Yassmin Abdel-Magied
Yassmin Abdel-Magied is a Sudanese-Australian writer, broadcaster and award-winning social advocate. Abdel-Magied trained as a mechanical engineer before becoming a full-time writer and broadcaster in 2016. She published her debut memoir, Abdel-Magied’s Story, with Penguin Random House at age 24, and followed up with her first fiction book for younger readers, You Must Be Layla, in 2019. Abdel-Magied’s critically acclaimed essays have been published in numerous anthologies, including the best-selling It’s Not About the Burqa and The New Daughters of Africa. After hosting the internationally released documentary, The Truth About Racism, she created Hijabistas, a series looking at the modest fashion scene in Australia. Abdel-Magied is also a regular contributor to the BBC, the popular Guilty Feminist podcast and media outlets and literary festivals around the world.
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