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

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.