Frances Ellen Watkins Harper was the most popular Black poet of the 19th century, the first Black women in America to publish a novel, and a speaker at the 1873 “Colored Convention” held in Dover, Delaware, one of a series of meetings held across the nation to discuss equal rights, and educational and economic opportunities for Black Americans. 

This vibrant perforance-- written and directed by Lynette Overby, PhD, Professor Emeritus from the University of Delaware-- celebrates the life and legacy of the writer, activist and trailblazer for whom one of MSU's residence halls is named  [Harper-Tubman House].  Dr. Overby is also artistic director of the Sharing Our Legacy Dance Theatre.

Frances Harper’s inspiring legacy is celebrated at the Murphy Fine Art Center on Thursday, February 12 (at 11:00 AM) with a landmark performance of The Artistry and Activism of Frances Harper, which brings together performers, singers and dancers to commemorate the 200th anniversary of Harper’s birth in a multidisciplinary production that reclaims her history and honors her resilience.

This free performance is presented as one of Morgan State University's Black History Month Convocations.  Please RSVP at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1979839682787?aff=oddtdtcreator