We caught up briefly with Dr. Safiya Umoja Noble after her brilliant presentation at the Citizen Journalism, New Media and Activism colloquium convened at DePaul University by African and Black Diaspora Studies. Dr. Noble summarized her presentation and work, specifically, her essential and critical look at the ways in which activists (we all) are often…
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https://youtu.be/if_IAZpFm7wRepresentatives of the 10 #BlackLivesMatter chapters who published an open call for “Accountability” from leadership will join us to discuss their issues and next steps for their organizational work. Guests will include: Krystal Stong – Philadelphia April Goggans – DC Shevonne Torres – New Jersey Nyisha – San Diego It is Time for Accountability https://www.blmchapterstatement.com/…
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https://youtu.be/Ls7pOcNLN3YDr. Karanja Carroll will discuss with us the slogan in the context of Assata Shakur’s politics, and exile. Karanja Keita Carroll, Ph.D. who is currently a member of the Department of Black & Latinx Studies at Baruch College (CUNY). His teaching and research interests revolve around African-centered theory & methodology, with an emphasis on social…
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