Southern Adventist University Hosts Historian Honoring Locals Buried In Paupers’ Cemetery

  • Monday, March 17, 2025
Jocelyn Imani
Jocelyn Imani

The History and Political Studies Department at Southern Adventist University welcomes historian Jocelyn Imani, PhD, to present “Holy Calling: Caring for Our Community's Land, History, and the Least of These” on Monday, March 31, at 6 p.m. in Advent Health Hall Room 1210.

Imani works with the Trust for Public Land as the national director for the Black History and Culture Program and comes from a perspective of faith, encouraging communities to think about and honor their history collectively. The Trust for Public Land is working to honor more than 2,000 people found buried in a pauper's cemetery from the 1890s near Stringers Ridge in Chattanooga, previously called Potter's Field.

This free event is open to the public. For additional information, call 423.236.2319.

What:                   Jocelyn Imani Presents History Lecture

When:                   Monday, March 31, 6 p.m.

Where:                 Southern Adventist University

                                AdventHealth Hall, Room 1210

                                Collegedale, Tn.

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