Camp William Penn and United States Colored Troops: Recruitment, Training & Fight for Freedom
This Zoom conference analyzes the roles, responsibilities and lives of the black soldiers of Camp William Penn on the outskirts of Philadelphia.
Keynote Speakers:
- Tom Wieckowski & David Harrower, authors of A Spectacle for Men and Angels
Moderators:
- Chair: Molefi K. Asante
- Timothy Welbeck, Esq.
With a special session: William Still on his 200th Anniversary
Speaker:
- Nilgun A. Okur
Open to the public! There is no cost to attend; however registration is requested.