All photographs by College of Communication graduate student Kenice Mobley.

MA Program alum Aundre Herron performs a standup comedy routine.
MA Program alum Aundre Herron performs a standup comedy routine.

Professor Emeritus James Teele reads an exhibit on the early years of the African American Studies Program, designed by African American Studies Graduate Assistant Melanee Harvey
James Teele reads an exhibit on the early years of the African American Studies Program, designed by AFAM Studies Graduate Assistant Melanee Harvey
African American Studies Program founder Adelaide M. Cromwell enjoys the recollections of her former students at Sunday's alumni brunch
African American Studies Program founder Adelaide M. Cromwell enjoys the recollections of her former students at Sunday's alumni brunch
METCO Executive Director Jean McGuire speaks about the legacy of Dunbar High School during Saturday's academic program
METCO Executive Director Jean McGuire speaks about the legacy of Dunbar High School during Saturday's academic program
Visiting Scholar Nirelen Nepomuceno enjoys the academic program.
Visiting Scholar Nirelen Nepomuceno enjoys the academic program.
Exhibit on the history of the African American Studies Program at Boston University, designed by African American Studies Graduate Assistant Melanee Harvey
Exhibit on the history of the African American Studies Program at Boston University, designed by African American Studies Graduate Assistant Melanee Harvey
George and Joyce Wein Professor of African American Studies Allison Blakely enjoys the symposium's opening reception
George and Joyce Wein Professor of African American Studies Allison Blakely at the symposium's opening reception
Brandeis Professor Mark Auslander asks a question of the panel on Exhibiting Black Boston
Brandeis Professor Mark Auslander asks a question of the panel on Exhibiting Black Boston
Linda Heywood and John Thornton deliver their paper on "Eastern Massachusetts and the TransAtlantic Slave Trade"
Linda Heywood and John Thornton deliver their paper on "Eastern Massachusetts and the TransAtlantic Slave Trade"
Participants enjoying an exhibit put together by students in CAS AA564 Abolition in Comparative Perspective
Participants enjoying an exhibit put together by students in CAS AA564 Abolition in Comparative Perspective
Barry Gaither, Director and Curator of the National Center for Afro-American Artists, listens to the academic program
Barry Gaither, Director and Curator of the National Center for Afro-American Artists, listens to the academic program
Anthony Cromwell Hill reflects on his mother's contributions to Boston University at the symposium's opening reception
Anthony Cromwell Hill reflects on his mother's contributions to Boston University at the symposium's opening reception
Professor Emeritus Adelaide M. Cromwell poses with one of her earliest African American Studies Masters students, the Honorable Leslie Harris
Professor Emeritus Adelaide M. Cromwell poses with one of her earliest African American Studies Masters students, the Honorable Leslie Harris
African American Studies alumni with Professors Emeriti Adelaide M. Cromwell and James Teele and Professor of English Larry Breiner
African American Studies alumni with Professors Emeriti Adelaide M. Cromwell and James Teele and Professor of English Larry Breiner
Dr. Charles Terrell, alumnus of the African American Studies Program and member of the African American Studies Advisory Board, describes his experience as an MA student in the early years of the program
Dr. Charles Terrell, African American Studies alum and member of the Advisory Board, describes his experience as an MA student in the early years of the program
Alumna Olivia Cousins reflects on the ways in which her time at Boston University has impacted life and work.
Alumna Olivia Cousins reflects on the ways in which her time at Boston University has impacted life and work.
CBS New Correspondent Bill Whitaker describes his adventures since graduating from the African American Studies Program
CBS New Correspondent Bill Whitaker describes his adventures since graduating from the African American Studies Program
Professor Emeritus James Teele enjoys hearing alumni memories of the African American Studies Program
Professor Emeritus James Teele enjoys hearing alumni memories of the African American Studies Program
Students of CAS AA564 speak about the research they conducted in putting together the exhibit "From the 'Body of Liberties' to Liberated Bodies," which was displayed at the symposium.
Students of AA564 discuss the exhibit "From the 'Body of Liberties' to Liberated Bodies," which was shown at the symposium.
University Archivist Diane Gallagher, English Professor Larry Breiner and Gotlieb Center Director Vita Paladino pose at the alumni brunch
University Archivist Diane Gallagher, Professor Larry Breiner and HGARC Director Vita Paladino at the alumni brunch
Bay State Banner founder and publisher Melvin B. Miller speaks about the African American community in Boston
Bay State Banner founder and publisher Melvin B. Miller speaks about the African American community in Boston
Archaeologist Alexandra Chan and Dr. Olivia Cousins discuss the academic program
Archaeologist Alexandra Chan and Dr. Olivia Cousins discuss the academic program
Tom Lincoln speaks about the work of the Isaac Royall House & Slave Quarters in communicating African American history to the broader public
Tom Lincoln speaks about the work of the Isaac Royall House & Slave Quarters in communicating African American history to the broader public
Dolita Cathcart answers questions on her paper, "Post-Emancipation Effects of Race, Class, and Gender on Elite Black Women in Boston”
Dolita Cathcart answers questions on her paper, "Post-Emancipation Effects of Race, Class, and Gender on Elite Black Women in Boston”
African American Studies Program Director Linda Heywood presents Professor Emerita Adelaide M. Cromwell with a gift in gratitude for her contributions to Boston University
African American Studies Program Director Linda Heywood presents Professor Emerita Adelaide M. Cromwell with a gift in gratitude for her contributions to Boston University
Nancy Ammerman, Director of the Department of Sociology, reflects on Professor Emerita Cromwell's contributions to the field of Sociology.
Nancy Ammerman, Director of the Department of Sociology, reflects on Professor Emerita Cromwell's contributions to the field of Sociology.
African Studies Center Director James McCann recounts Professor Emerita Cromwell's early days at Boston University and her involvement in the founding of the African Studies Program.
African Studies Center Director James McCann recounts Professor Emerita Cromwell's early days at Boston University and her involvement in the founding of the African Studies Program.
President Emeritus John Silber opens the program reception with his account of the founding of the African American Studies Program.
President Emeritus John Silber opens the program reception with his account of the founding of the African American Studies Program.