Assumption University Events

Social Justice Series
The Underground Railroad
Program Overview – Thursday, February 16, 2012
 
Public and Free Presentation
 
7:00 p.m. Introductions
 
7:15 – 8:30 p.m. Presentation of “The Spirit of Harriet Tubman” by Leslie McCurdy, Actor/Playwright, Dancer/Choreographer, Singer

There are many plays about Harriet Tubman, but none share her entire life story like a visit with The Spirit of Harriet Tubman. Leslie McCurdy invokes the ‘spirit’ of Harriet Tubman as she portrays the life of the famous Underground Railroad conductor, recreating stories familiar and some rarely told, using words said to have been Harriet Tubman’s own.  Through it all we learn of the faith and conviction that drove Harriet Tubman to follow her dreams; the spirit of the past connecting with the present, inspiring her charges to have the courage to do the same in envisioning their future.

8:30 p.m. Closing Remarks
 
This event is being sponsored by
ASSUMPTION UNIVERSITY and is being funded by THE LAW FOUNDATION OF ONTARIO.