The Black Archives hosted the Boekpresentatie Antonlogie, a special event dedicated to exploring the profound ideology of Anton de Kom. This collection features insightful essays and personal reflections from various authors, alongside stories from the first Anton de Kom writing contest. Attendees experienced a lecture and engaging panel discussion on his enduring influence and fight against colonialism.
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This event celebrates the launch of 'Antonlogie: verhalen over het gedachtegoed van Anton de Kom,' a collection of personal and investigative stories about Anton de Kom's legacy. The book features essays from notable contributors and winners of a writing contest.
The event marks the festive book launch of 'Antonlogie: verhalen over het gedachtegoed van Anton de Kom' (Antonlogie: stories about the ideology of Anton de Kom) on October 15, 2021. This collection features essays and personal stories from authors such as Mitchell Esajas, Guno Jones, Nina Jurna, Vincent de Kom, Ianthe Sahadat, and Humberto Tan, exploring their connection to de Kom's ideology, his insights on justice and injustice, his advocacy for Black consciousness, and his efforts to bring difficult topics into discussion. The book also includes stories from the winners of the first Anton de Kom writing contest, organized by The Black Archives, Stichting Anton de Kom, and Atlas Contact. During the launch, the winners of the writing contest will be announced. Vincent de Kom will give a lecture about his contribution, and a panel discussion with contributors and jury members, including Kathleen Ferrier, Guno Jones, and Mitchell Esajas, will delve into de Kom's ideology. Anton de Kom himself is remembered as an anti-colonial thinker, resistance fighter, father, author, and poet who dedicated his life to fighting colonialism and fascism. His enduring influence is evident in the stories within this collection, with his work 'Wij slaven van Suriname' becoming a bestseller and his inclusion in the canon highlighting his relevance for many generations.
Information regarding tickets or admission for this specific book launch event is not explicitly provided on the page. Visitors are directed to contact information for tours outside the regular program, but no specific ticketing details for the launch itself are mentioned.
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