In this lecture, Kehinde Andrews will explore the true roots of the tradition of Black Radicalism and connect the dots to today's struggles by showing what a renewed politics of Black Radicalism might look like in the 21st century.
Dr. Kehinde Andrews is an academic, activist, professor of Black Studies at Birmingham University (UK) and director of the Centre for Critical Social Research.

Introduced by Ojeaku Nwabuzo (ENAR) and moderated by Sophie Withaeckx (RHEA).

This event is organised by ENAR (European Network against Racism) in collaboration with the Afroeuropeans 2021 Organisation Committee and RHEA (Centre of Expertise on Gender, Diversity & Intersectionality, VUB)

Back to Black traces the long and eminent history of Black radical politics. Born out of resistance to slavery and colonialism, its rich past encompasses figures such as Marcus Garvey, Angela Davis, the Black Panthers and the Black Lives Matters activists of today. At its core, it argues that racism is inexorably embedded in the fabric of society, and that it can never be overcome unless by enacting change outside of this suffocating system. Yet, this Black radical tradition has been diluted over time; wilfully misrepresented and caricatured by others; divested of its legacy, potency, inclusivity and force for global change.

'Lucid, fluent and compelling' - The Observer

'We need writers like Andrews... These are truths we need to be hearing' - New Statesmen

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