Celebrating the Life of Robert Allen

October 2, 2024
Barbara Montano

The Departments of African American Studies and Ethnic Studies at UC Berkeley invite you to celebrate the life of beloved colleague, friend, and mentor, Professor Robert Allen. Community members will speak to Professor Allen’s life, work, and lasting legacy. A lunch reception will follow in 650 Social Sciences Building.

Please RSVP to attend in person or register for the Zoom webinar to attend virtually. Note: the Zoom webinar will only include the 12:00-1:00 pm speaker portion of the event. 

Celebrating the Life of Robert Allen

Celebrating the Life of Robert Allen

Wednesday, October 2, 2024
Hosted by the Departments of African American Studies and Ethnic Studies at UC Berkeley

The Departments of African American Studies and Ethnic Studies at UC Berkeley celebrate the life of beloved colleague, friend, and mentor, Professor Robert Allen. Community members speak to Professor Allen’s life, work, and lasting legacy.

Speakers included African American Studies Department Chair Ula Taylor and Ethnic Studies Department Chair Keith Feldman; Elder-in-Residence and Host Ms. Daphne Muse; Former Wife of Robert Allen and CEO of Positive Coaching Alliance Janet Carter; Son of Robert Allen Casey dos Santos Allen; Mentees of Robert Allen, Ameer Loggins and Rickey Vincent; Owner of The Black Scholar and Daughter of Robert Chrisman, Laura Chrisman; Professor Emeritus in African American Studies at UC Berkeley, Charles Henry; Professor Emeritus in Ethnic Studies at UC Berkeley, Michael Omi; Graduate Adivsor Lindsey Villarreal reading for Lia Bascomb, Mentee of Robert Allen; and President of the Board of Directors of the Friends of Port Chicago National Memorial, Reverend Diana McDaniel.

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