Black History Month: Black Existentialism and the Politics of Identity
On Thursday, February 27, the President’s Equity Taskforce will host the university’s fourth-annual Black History Month 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
To learn more or register, view the event poster or contact pet@ontariotechu.ca.
