ULM English Program

Dawson Jacobs presented “The Duality of Dismembering and Re-Membering the Body in Silvia Moreno-Garcia’s Gods of Jade and Shadow” at the 2026 Annual Conference of the Association for Canadian and Québec Literatures (ACQL/ALCQ). The paper examined how acts of bodily fragmentation and reconstruction in Moreno-Garcia’s novel illuminate questions of memory, humanity, sacrifice, and belonging, arguing that the text’s recurring imagery of dismemberment ultimately reveals a larger quest for balance between worlds, bodies, and identities. The presentation was delivered as part of the “Transnational and Transtemporal Fictions” panel on June 10, 2026.

Congratulations, Ms. Jacobs!

Check out Kaileah Calloway's project for Dr. Harris's course, English 2017: Vernacular Tradition & Black Expression!

https://blaclexpressionttth.blogspot.com/

From Kaileah: "Jumping the broom is used in the 21st century to recognize all that African Americans have gone through, and is a symbol of unity and love in Black culture. Money spreads, along with other traditions like tying the knot, pouring libations, and tasting the four elements, which incorporate West African customs. Today, jumping the broom continues to honor the struggles of the past while celebrating love, identity, and unity in the present. "

Congratulations to English MA student Garrett Copeland for defending his work entitled, "Lamentation, Celebration: A Journey of Life.

Ms. Vanelis Rivera served as the chair of Garrett's committee, alongside Drs. Will Rogers and Jaleesa Harris.