Kenneth D. Kaunda, president of the Republic of Zambia from 1964 to 1991, will give the keynote speech at 1 p.m. on May 3. In addition to people interested in Africa, the conference will appeal to health professionals and to people interested in people of African descent living around the world, said James Natsis, director of international studies at State. Scholars will present papers on various subjects, including cancer and microbiology. Author Ronald Weatherford will talk about AIDS and the African-American church. Last year, she won a National Press Photographers Association Picture of the Year Award.
People can register ahead of time or sign up the day of the conference.
The registration fee includes a membership to the Middle States African Studies Association, a reception at the house of State College President Hazo Carter, two lunches, an international banquet and hospitality suites. Write a letter to the editor .