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Fellow Talks: Spring 2026

Slavery North invites you to a series of eight dynamic talks by our fellows. Our interdisciplinary cohort of scholars and artists have each pursued their own independent research on Transatlantic Slavery in Canada or the U.S. North during their fellowships at Slavery North. This series brings fresh perspectives on the field of Transatlantic Slavery Studies and shares recently uncovered archival finds.


Tim Hastings

Slavery, Community, and the Law in Colonial New Hampshire

Tim Hastings, Graduate Student Fellow, 2025-26

Date/Time: Thursday, March 5, 2026, 2:30-3:30 PM (EDT)

Location: Room 601, Herter Hall, 161 Presidents Drive, UMass Amherst, Amherst, MA 01003

Online via Zoom:
https://umass-amherst.zoom.us/j/94788067012
Meeting ID: 947 8806 7012

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Olivia Haynes

Called to Care: Black Women in Epidemic Philadelphia

Olivia Haynes, Graduate Student Fellow, 2025-26

Date/Time: Thursday, March 12, 2026, 2:30-3:30 PM (EST)

Location: Room 301, Herter Hall, 161 Presidents Drive, UMass Amherst, Amherst, MA 01003

Online via Zoom:
https://umass-amherst.zoom.us/j/93902049760
Meeting ID: 939 0204 9760


Sherry Johnson

A photo portrait of Dr. Sherry Johnson
Sherry Johnson, Visiting Professor Fellow, 2025-26

Date/Time: Thursday, March 26, 2026, 2:30-3:30 PM (EST)

Location: Room 601, Herter Hall, 161 Presidents Drive, UMass Amherst, Amherst, MA 01003

Online via Zoom:
https://umass-amherst.zoom.us/j/94439094924
Meeting ID: 944 3909 4924


María Sparrow

Photo portrait of Maria Sparrow in a garden
María Sparrow, Artist-in-Residence Fellow, 2025-26

Date/Time: Thursday, April 2, 2026, 2:30-3:30 PM (EST)

Location: Room 601, Herter Hall, 161 Presidents Drive, UMass Amherst, Amherst, MA 01003

Online via Zoom:
https://umass-amherst.zoom.us/j/94697002310
Meeting ID: 946 9700 2310


Abi Mbaye

Abi Mbaye, Graduate Student Fellow, 2025-26

Date/Time: Thursday, April 9, 2026, 2:30-3:30 PM (EST)

Location: Room 601, Herter Hall, 161 Presidents Drive, UMass Amherst, Amherst, MA 01003

Online via Zoom:
https://umass-amherst.zoom.us/j/94720824692
Meeting ID: 947 2082 4692


Jamie McGhee

Jamie McGhee, Artist-in-Residence Fellow, Spring 2026

Date/Time: Thursday, April 23, 2026, 2:30-3:30 PM (EST)

Location: Room 301, Herter Hall, 161 Presidents Drive, UMass Amherst, Amherst, MA 01003

Online via Zoom:
https://umass-amherst.zoom.us/j/91818595959
Meeting ID: 918 1859 5959


Zadi Zokou

Zadi Zokou, Artist-in-Residence Fellow (Spring 2026)

Date/Time: Thursday, April 30, 2026, 2:30-3:30 PM (EST)

Location: Room 601, Herter Hall, 161 Presidents Drive, UMass Amherst, Amherst, MA 01003

Online via Zoom:
https://umass-amherst.zoom.us/j/93659599564
Meeting ID: 936 5959 9564


Johnny Floyd

Johnny Floyd, Artist-in-Residence Fellow, Spring 2026

Date/Time: Thursday, April 30, 2026, 2:30-3:30 PM (EST)

Location: Room 301, Herter Hall, 161 Presidents Drive, UMass Amherst, Amherst, MA 01003

Online via Zoom:
https://umass-amherst.zoom.us/j/92766927065
Meeting ID: 927 6692 7065

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