March 23, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Klein Lecture Hall (CFA 235), at Albright College

Part I of the International Day of Remembrance, features panel presentations on the “Importance of Understanding the Legacy of Slavery in Berks County,” delivered by Albright College students, faculty and staff along with key members of the Berks County community. Speakers include Dr. Kami Fletcher, associate professor of history, Dr. Brenda Ingram-Wallace, associate vice-president for advocacy and full participation, Jamilah Hyman, junior communications major and African American history minor, Abigail Platero, curatorial assistant at the Freedman Gallery, Stacey Taylor, president, NAACP #2289, Berks County, among others. Presentations will include research on the history and impact of slavery in Berks County, including how it shaped the topography of the area, as well as broader study on how national artists like Lili Bernhard explore the relevance of black representation in contemporary art. Come early for a presentation at 4 p.m. by alumna Autumn Spears and see her work in the Freedman Gallery.

March 25, 1:00 p.m-3:00 p.m., Klein Lecture Hall (CFA 235), at Albright College

Part II of the International Day of Remembrance includes a film screening of “Los Negros” (2020, 1:17 mins.) written and directed by Antonio Palacios and talkback hosted by Lennie Amores, associate professor of Spanish. Additional faculty and community members will also make brief remarks about the importance of understanding the impact of slavery on Berks County, including Stacey Taylor, president of the NAACP, Berks County, Dr. Brenda Ingram-Wallace, associate vice-president for inclusion and full participation, and associate professor of history, Dr. Kami Flectcher. Refreshments will be provided.