Assistant Professor of History Mallory Huard, Ph.D., explores the complicated meanings of July 4 celebrations for African Americans and Native Hawaiians in this presentation.

Emilie Amt, Ph. D., professor emerita of history at Hood College, and Elizabeth Paul, president of the Friends of Halfway African American Cemetery, will discuss the history and preservation of this important local landmark.

Hood Alumni Dr. Youssef Aboul-Enein will be talking about his books and the importance of America's unique experiment in liberty.