The Institute for African American Studies is proud to support Dr. Amma and her students in their ongoing performances with The Georgia Incarceration Project’s By Our Hands. On Friday, November 8, members of IAAS faculty, students, and supporters enjoyed opening night of the performance alongside many others. Click here for an informative article regarding the unique production. Two opportunities remain at UGA (Nov. 16th @ 8 PM or Nov. 17th @ 2:30 PM) to see the free show. Further, there are a series of free shows in February at Spelman College in Atlanta. All shows offered free due to generous support from The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, the Willson Center for the Humanities & Arts, the Ferman Fund, the McCay Fund, the Franklin Excellence Fund, and the University of Georgia Office of Service-Learning through the David A. and Evelyn A. Knauft Endowment for Service-Learning. Dr. Amma Y. Ghartey-Tagoe Kootin (a.k.a. Dr. Amma) is a faculty member with joint appointments between the Institute for African American Studies and the Department of Theatre and Film Studies. In spring 2020, she teaches AFAM 4250/6250 (African American Seminar) for IAAS. If you would like to learn more about the AFAM major, minor, or courses, stop by and see us in 315 Park Hall or email your name, 81 number, and question to Ms. Kendra Freeman.
