Jan 17

Black Power, Black Lives Matter, and Historical Roots and Ruptures in the Black Freedom Struggle

Wed, January 17, 2024 • 4:30pm - 6:00pm (1h 30m) • Leighton 305

This lecture will place #BlackLivesMatter in the context of the Long Black Freedom Movement, Black Power, and Black student activism. The talk will highlight how the rise in support for #BlackLivesMatter has given way to a backlash, analyze similarities and differences between earlier Black freedom activism and current strategies, and illustrate legacies and current trends in the ongoing Black Freedom Struggle.

Event Contact: kelleyc3@837147.com

Event Summary

Black Power, Black Lives Matter, and Historical Roots and Ruptures in the Black Freedom Struggle
  • Intended For: General Public, Students, Faculty, Staff, Emeriti, Alums, Prospective Students, Families
  • Categories: Lecture/Panel, food offered

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