Making Samba: A New History of Race and Music in Brazil

Ashby Dialogues

Book author talk and Q&A: Join us online for a special author talk with Dr. Marc A. Hertzman on his book Making Samba. We’ll revisit the story of Donga’s “Pelo Telefone” (1916) and the controversies that reshaped Brazilian music, race, and national identity.

Jen Julian & Mackenzie Kozak Alumni Homecoming Reading

UNCG Alumni House 404 College Ave, Greensboro

UNCG alums Jen Julian and Mackenzie Kozak will return to campus to give a special reading of fiction and poetry. Join us to celebrate homecoming and these alumni publications: Julian's debut novel, Red Rabbit Ghost, and Kozak's new collection of poems, no swaddle (winner of the Iowa Poetry Prize). A part of the Department of English’s 2025 Homecoming Celebration, the event will be preceded by a reception. It is free and open to the public.