The Langston Hughes Center's Jesse B. Semple Brownbag is an informal forum for the African Americanist community and those who are interested in the general study of race, culture, and American society.  It offers opportunities for visiting scholars, KU faculty, and KU students to present their ongoing research.  The forum discusses activities on campus, historical and current issues related to race, and culture and social relations in America.

September 2026: The Weight/Wait(s) of History: Toward a Genealogy of Archival Weight with Prof. Webster McDonald

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