Black History Month: Black Existentialism and the Politics of Identity – February 27
February is Black History Month (BHM): a time when Canadians celebrate and honour the achievements and contributions of Black Canadians, both past and present. It is an opportunity to raise awareness about the challenges confronting peoples of African descent, and their contributions to the human experience. At Ontario Tech, we believe BHM is equally about scholarship, cultural pedagogical politics, and celebration.
On Thursday, February 27, the President’s Equity Taskforce will host the university’s fourth-annual BHM event, entitled Black Existentialism and the Politics of Identity.
Speakers:
- Lewis Gordon, PhD, Professor, Philosophy, University of Connecticut
- Rozena Maart, PhD, Director for the Centre for Critical Research on Race and Identity, University of KwaZulu-Natal (Durban, South Africa).
Dr. Maart and Dr. Gordon will explain what Black existentialism is, distinguishing between the notions of identity politics and the politics of identity. They will offer a critique of ‘politics of’ formulations and discuss what politics means, as well as the political relevance of Black existential thought.
- When:Thursday, February 27 from 6 to 9 p.m.
- Where: Regent Theatre, 50 King Street East, Oshawa, Ontario
Register online to attend. For more information, view the event poster or contact pet@ontariotechu.ca.
