"Ficklin Media Post: I had the privilege of listening to several of the presentations during the conference. I will post some links to the various presenters for to read their bio's, their citations, their academic history which so marvelously celebrate this women sojourner.

So many themes were discussed and remaining challenges posed.

Perhaps in short, the philosophical mantra " Black Lives Matter" means more than ever before."




Joyce Mitchell Cook Conference Photo Album

Joyce Mitchell Cook Conference Facebook photo album

Joyce Mitchell Cook Conference

The Yale Philosophy Department  hosted the Joyce Mitchell Cook Conference on Friday and Saturday, December 4th and 5th, 2015.  Dr. Cook was the first African American woman to earn a PhD in Philosophy in the US, which she earned at Yale.  The conference brough together an esteemed group of scholars to honor the life and work of Dr. Cook, including a keynote by Dr. George Yancy.  

Please click here for the conference program.