During the symposium celebrating John Hope Franklin's seminal work, "From Slavery to Freedom: A History of African Americans," various speakers, including Dr. Kerry Haynie (Pol Sci), Dr. Jasmine Cobb (AAAS), Dr. Adriane Lentz-Smith (History), and Dr. Mark Neal (AAAS), emphasized Franklin's profound impact on both the academic world and the communities he engaged with, highlighting his early formative years at North Carolina Central University, his illustrious career, and the enduring significance of his work in shaping African American history and American life. Read more.
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