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Conferences and Workshops 

Indiana University Writers Workshop (1978) 

Rutgers University Conference of Literature and Urban Experience (1978) 

English Association of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (1982) (Presented paper titled “Ethnic Literature in America”) 

English Association of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (1983) 

English Association of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (1984) 

PBS Television (1985) (Presented research on race relations) 

Unknown Conference (1985) (Presented paper titled “Ethnic Literature: Its Need and Significances in the English Curriculum”) 

Modern Language Association Conference (1985) (Chaired session for Calahoo Series) 

Modern Language Association Conference (1986) (Presented paper titled “Ethnic Literature: A Vital Part of the English Curriculum”)