The Politics of Black Lives: Cheryl Thompson
Originally aired on October 25
Re-release February 01
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Lean in to a bold dialogue about the political movements and racial tensions that continue to rock the world and spark international debate. In this archived Toronto International Festival of Authors presentation, Dr. Cheryl Thompson (Uncle: Race, Nostalgia and the Politics of Loyalty) provides a uniquely Canadian perspective on Black racism and institutional oppression, as demonstrated through her latest works of non-fiction. This perspective-shifting conversation spotlights Black lived experiences and the societal consequences of staying the current trajectory. (Originally aired October 25, 2021)
Interviewer: Karen Lee.
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This event is currently re-released as part of Harbourfront Centre’s 2023 KUUMBA Presented by TD Bank Group, Toronto’s largest Black Futures Month celebration. The video is available to watch for free throughout the month of February. Learn more here.
