In this special workshop, associate professor of African American studies Shannon Eaves will lead an informal conversation with students about why the history of slavery matters, her research and Charleston’s place in it.

Bagels and coffee/tea will be provided, as will copies of Eaves’ book, Sexual Violence and American Slavery: The Making of a Rape Culture in the Antebellum South.

Because space is limited, students must complete this form by Friday, Feb. 7, committing to attend and read a chapter of the book. All CofC students are welcome to apply and will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.

Accepted students will receive an email along with a PDF of the required reading on Monday, Feb. 10.

This Department of History event is co-sponsored by the African American Studies Program, Avery Research Center for African American History and Culture, Program in the Carolina Lowcountry and Atlantic World, Center for Public Choice and Market Process, Center for the Study of Slavery in Charleston, Department of Political Science, Civility Initiative, Office of Institutional Diversity, School of Humanities and Social Sciences, and the Women’s and Gender Studies Program.