Reclaiming Malcolm X, presented by Rosalyn Elder
HVCC welcomes Rosalyn D. Elder to campus to present the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Lecture for Black History Month. This annual event is a VOICES Event co-sponsored by the Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, the Marvin Library and the Student Activities Office. This event is free to the public.
Entrepreneur Rosalyn D. Elder is a registered architect with a passion for the arts, architecture and cities, and history. She is the founder of African American Heritage in Massachusetts, a resource for educators and others interested in Black history. She holds a B.A. in Art History from the University of Memphis, a Master of Architecture from the University of Washington, and a Master of Architecture in Urban Design from Harvard University.
Between 1992 and 1998, Ms. Elder founded and ran Treasured Legacy, an African American cultural boutique located at Copley Place in Boston’s South End. She also co-founded and operated Jamaicaway Books, a multicultural bookstore in Jamaica Plain, MA.
Her research focuses on Black history in Massachusetts, uncovering both well-known and lesser-known stories. Her extensive research covers 742 sites across 141 towns in the state, contributing to her project Exploring the Legacy: People and Places of Significance . Copies of her book will be available for purchase at the event.
Elder’s topic is “Reclaiming Malcolm X.” This is a concept that refers to revisiting, reinterpreting and understanding Malcolm X’s legacy in a contemporary context. His journey from a life of crime and incarceration to becoming one of the most influential leaders of the Civil Rights Movement presents a powerful narrative of transformation, resilience and empowerment. The process of reclaiming his legacy is an attempt to bring forth his teachings in ways that resonate with modern struggles, particularly those surrounding race, justice and identity.
This event will also be livestreamed for those unable to attend in-person.
If you require an accommodation to participate in this event, please contact the Center for Access and Assistive Technology at caat@hvcc.edu, (518) 629-7154 or TDD/TTY (518) 629-7596. Please be aware that advance notice is requested as some accommodations may require time for the college to arrange.