What does Islam have to do with the slave trade in the Upper Guinea Coast? Join Dr. Assan Sarr, Assistant Professor of History at the College of Charleston, Monday, October 15 @2pm, Penn Center Frissell Hall. He will discuss African Slavery and Islam and the connection with the SC Sea Islands & the Gullah Culture.
Afghanistan War Anniversary: Operation Enduring Freedom Enters 12th Year
Today is the 12th anniversary of the war in Afghanistan. Read more about the war here.
Islam and the Slave Trade
Movie Screening “Defying Silence: Afghanistan”
An intimate look into Afghanistan through the lives of three performing artists. Theater directors/musicians willing to risk their lives in the wake of the Taliban regime’s ban against the arts as criminal acts. There will be a live discussion after the movie with Co-Producer/Director/Writer Stacia Teele via Skype. FREE! No registration required. Special thanks to the Hilton Head Library Friends group for sponsoring this program.
Life Behind the Lines (Military Point of View)
Deliberative Discussion: America’s Role in the World
What does national security mean in the 21st century?
British soldier gives birth in Afghanistan
Listen to the NPR broadcast here.
