Dr. Deidre Cooper Owens, an award winning historian and professor of history at UConn has published both scholarly and popular pieces on issues that concern African-American historical experiences ranging from slavery to contemporary reproductive justice. Her book, Medical Bondage; Race, Gender and The Origins of America Gynecology won the Darlene Clark Hine Prize from the Organization of American Historians

Hart Hall 3201

⭐️  Presented by the African American and African Studies Department
⭐️ Sponsored by Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and the Manetti Shrem Museum

Welcome to the AAS Spring 2024 New Directions Speaker Series! We are proud and honored to have such an amazing group of inspirational speakers present their research and life's work. Thank you to our co-sponsors: the Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) and the Manetti Shrem Museum.  

Register here for Dr. Deirdre Cooper Owens's talk. This is a hybrid event. Guests are welcome to join in person in Hart Hall 3201. Food will be provided. 

 

Dr. Deirdre Cooper Owens is a historian and reproductive rights advocate. She has published both scholarly and popular pieces on issues that concern African American historical experiences ranging from slavery to contemporary reproductive justice. Her recent publications include "Harriet Tubman's Disability and Why it Matters" for Ms. Magazine and Medical Bondage: Race, Gender, and the Origins of American Gynecology (UGA Press, 2017). 

As a special treat, Professor Cooper Owens donated copies of her book, Medical Bondage. We will distribute them to students who would like a copy at the event on a first-come, first-served basis.

 

Dr. Deidre Cooper Owens, an award winning historian and professor of history at UConn has published both scholarly and popular pieces on issues that concern African-American historical experiences ranging from slavery to contemporary reproductive justice. Her book, Medical Bondage; Race, Gender and The Origins of America Gynecology won the Darlene Clark Hine Prize from the Organization of American Historians

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