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Christine Kinealy

Elizabeth Taylor Greenfield
Found her Voice in Ireland

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In Elizabeth Taylor Greenfield: The Abolitionist "Black Swan", Professor Christine Kinealy (Ireland’s Great Hunger Institute, Quinnipiac University) shares the inspiring story of a female Black Abolitionist who became a singing sensation and found her voice on tour in Famine era Ireland. Born into slavery, Elizabeth became known in her lifetime as the Black Swan: she broke … [Read more...] about

Elizabeth Taylor Greenfield
Found her Voice in Ireland

The Kindness of Strangers: Remembering the Tragedy of the Brig St. John in 1849

By Christine Kinealy
IA Newsletter, October 12, 2024

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On 6 October 1849, emigrants on board the Brig St. John, caught their first sighting of American land as their vessel approached the coast of Cape Cod. The vessel was carrying as many as 140 passengers from counties Clare and Galway, Their destination was Boston where they would disembark the following day. The voyage had been uneventful and, to celebrate their safe arrival, … [Read more...] about The Kindness of Strangers: Remembering the Tragedy of the Brig St. John in 1849

William P. Powell:
A Black Abolitionist in Ireland

IA Newsletter
Aptil 13, 2024

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William Peter Powell is generally overlooked in the history of the Black abolition movement. Nonetheless, as a former seaman from his homes in New Bedford, New York, and Liverpool ports, he was at the heart of a global network of anti-slavery activity, primarily centered on the nexus between Dublin, Liverpool, and Boston.  Powell's numerous and crucial contributions are not … [Read more...] about William P. Powell:
A Black Abolitionist in Ireland

William Wells Brown: Black Abolitionist in Famine Ireland

IA Newsletter June 4, 2022

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William Wells Brown: Black Abolitionist in Famine Ireland is part of the Great Famine Voices 2022 season, hosted by the National Famine Museum, Strokestown Park, the Irish Heritage Trust, and Ireland’s Great Hunger Institute at Quinnipiac University, with funding from the Government of Ireland Emigrant Support Programme.     Professor Christine Kinealy (Ireland's Great Hunger … [Read more...] about William Wells Brown: Black Abolitionist in Famine Ireland

Irish American Writers & Artists Present

IA Newsletter April 16, 2022

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On Monday, April 18 at 2:00 pm the Irish American Artists Writers & Artists will present “Centenary Salon – 100 Years on from the Irish War for Independence” on YouTube hosted by Sean O'Dowd. The presentation will include the following conversations and musical performances: “Looking Back 100 Years” by Máirtín Ó Muilleoir, Director of Belfast Media Group and former lord … [Read more...] about Irish American Writers & Artists Present