The University of Maryland University Libraries and the College of Information Studies present, “Arturo Schomburg’s Information Legacy: A Discussion Featuring Dr. Vanessa K. Valdes.”

Join us in welcoming Dr. Vanessa Valdes, author of Diasporic Blackness: The Life and Times of Arturo Schomburg, as she discusses the curatorial and bibliographic significance of Arturo Schomburg’s career. Arturo Schomburg was a Puerto-Rican born Afro-Latino historian, writer, and collector who dedicated his life to caring for African history and culture. Considered a foundational figure in Black studies, his tireless activism has inspired scholars and activists worldwide. In 1926, the New York Public Library purchased Mr. Schomburg’s remarkable, multifaceted collection that is today known as the Schomburg Center for Research.

This event is free and open to the public. UMD Libraries welcomes individuals with disabilities to participate in its programs and activities. Automatic captions will be available for this virtual event. If you have questions about the access provided, please contact libadmin@umd.edu. If you would like to request specific accommodations, please contact libadmin@umd.edu at least two weeks in advance of your participation.

This is a hybrid event hosted in the Special Events Room in McKeldin Library and on Zoom.

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