Dr. Douglas A. Jones Jr. delivered the prestigious Langford Lecture

Dr. Douglas A. Jones Jr. (Theater Studies) delivered a prestigious Langford Lecture on his research into the history and legacy of Black minstrel performers - "sophisticated cultural workers" who made a lasting impact on literature, comedy, music and more. Named after former Duke University Provost and Divinity School Dean Thomas Langford, the lectureship was established in 2000 to honor Langford’s commitment to the highest university values of scholarship, teaching, collegiality, and promotion of faculty excellence and community. Each year, the Langford Lectureship series afford Duke faculty an opportunity to hear about ongoing scholarly activities of recently promoted or hired colleagues.