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DESCRIPTION:The literary event\, hosted by the Institute for African Develo
 pment's Humphrey Fellowship Program at Cornell and Okere City\, is set to u
 nite people from across the globe to contemplate the enduring legacy and in
 fluence of Okot p'Bitek\, a towering figure in 20th-century African literat
 ure. Renowned for his seminal works "Song of Ocol" and "Song of Lawino\," w
 hich have been translated into over 30 languages and sold millions of copie
 s worldwide\, p'Bitek's writings encapsulate a poignant\, poetic exchange b
 etween Lawino\, a rural champion of African traditions\, and her husband Oc
 ol\, who grapples with cultural estrangement and Western influence. Juliane
  Okot Bitek\, daughter of the late author and a distinguished professor of 
 creative writing at Queen's University\, Canada\, will deliver the keynote 
 address. Okot p'Bitek's critical exploration of African culture\, politics\
 , and colonialism through his teaching\, research\, and prolific writing re
 mains an enduring testament to his scholarly contributions.\n\nThis event i
 s sponsored by Cornell University’s Institute for African Development with 
 funds from the US Department of Education UISFL Program. \n\nRegister to wa
 tch the web version of the event here: \n\nhttps://cornell.zoom.us/j/966248
 97395?pwd=QSszOVU3V0E3bWcxVWNaeTRyTlZtZz09#success
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LOCATION:Africana Center
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SUMMARY:Do Not Uproot the Pumpkin
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URL:https://events.cornell.edu/event/do-not-uproot-the-pumpkin
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