In February 1926, pioneering scholar Carter G. Woodson—one of the architects of African diaspora studies in the United States—launched what would later become Black History Month. A decade earlier, he had already transformed the field by founding one of the first scholarly journals dedicated to African American history. These landmark achievements unfolded against a backdrop of political upheaval in Ireland and the cultural ferment of the Harlem Renaissance, alongside the global influence of figures such as Paul Robeson and Marcus Garvey, who both took an interest in Ireland.

This online webinar, convened by the directors of the African American Irish Diaspora Institute—Professors Christine Kinealy, Kimberly DaCosta, and Miriam Nyhan Grey—will explore the intertwined histories and shared experiences of Black and Irish Americans. The discussion will be enriched by a special performance from actor Eon Grey portraying Paul Robeson, whose extraordinary career was marked by an enduring affinity with Irish creativity, both on stage and in song. This event is presented under the auspices of the Black, Brown and Green Voices series from the African American Irish Diaspora Network, and in collaboration American Irish Historical Society.

Please note this event will be taking place via Zoom. Registration sign up link TBA