The Story of Estevanico: Keynote & Documentary on Mustafa Azemmouri

Free Admission- RSVP Required

In partnership with the Arab-American Educational Foundation (AAEF), the Arab-American Educational Foundation Center for Arab Studies (CAS) at the University of Houston, and the Moroccan Society of Houston (MSH).

This event is the first of a two-day series exploring the life and legacy of Mustafa Azemmouri, also known as Estevanico. Estevanico, a native of Azemmour on Morocco’s Atlantic coast, was sold into slavery circa 1522 when the town was under Portuguese control. He became the first known Arab and African explorer of North America, leaving a lasting mark on history.

• Day 1: Friday, April 25, 7:00 p.m.: Reception at 7:00 PM at the ACC, followed by keynote speaker Dr. Abdelkader Jamoussi and a documentary screening on Estevanico

Free admission but RSVP required for food and seating planning purposes. RSVP on this Evenbrite- Limited seating available

Check-in: 6:45 Reception: 7:00 PM featuring a delightful sampling of Moroccan cuisine

Program: 8:00 PM. Keynote Address by Dr. Abdelkader Jamoussi and documentary screening

Day 2: Saturday, April 26, 10:00 a.m.: Panel Discussion at 10:00 AM at the University of Houston's Arab-American Educational Foundation Center for Arab Studies (CAS).

UH Student Center South (Astrodome Room)

4455 University Drive Houston, TX 77204

Estevanico: Tracing the Footsteps of a Remarkable African Explorer

Panel about the book "Estevanico: Tracing the Footsteps of a Remarkable African Explorer," Abdeslem El Idrissi and Abdelkader Jamoussi (eds). Panel moderated by Dr. Norah Gharal, Professor of Colonial Mexican History.

Free admission but RSVP required for seating planning purposes. Limited Seating. RSVP HERE

We look forward to seeing you at this 2-day Educational event!

*Image Source: Azemmour 1572 (Public Domain)-Georg Braun; Frans Hogenberg: Civitates Orbis Terrarum, Band 1, 1572 (Ausgabe Beschreibung vnd Contrafactur der vornembster Stät der Welt, Köln 1582; [VD16-B7188).Universitätsbibliothek Heidelberg
http://diglit.ub.uni-heidelberg.de/diglit/braun1582bd1

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

The Arab American Cultural & Community Center, Farouk Shami Hall, Houston, United States