The Black Archives hosts an enriching summer course focused on Black Radical Thought. This intensive program, led by dr. Tony Bogues, offers participants a unique opportunity to engage with seminal works. Daily discussions will explore influential figures and their impact on Black emancipation and political organizing, fostering a deeper understanding of intellectual history.
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The Black Archives is organizing a special summer course focused on Black Radical Thought, led by dr. Tony Bogues. This intensive program will explore the work of influential Black radical thinkers and activists through daily discussions and participant presentations.
From July 16th to July 22nd, The Black Archives will host a special summer course dedicated to Black Radical Thought, featuring dr. Tony Bogues. This program delves into the intellectual contributions of key figures such as W.E.B. DuBois, C.L.R. James, Franz Fanon, Sylvia Winter, Angela Davis, and Anton de Kom, examining their roles in Black emancipation and political organizing. The course structure includes daily discussions from 6:30 PM to 9 PM, focusing on selections from seminal works by these thinkers. Participants are encouraged to engage with the material and will culminate their learning by presenting a product, such as an essay, spoken word piece, or short film, at the Books, Art and BBQ Festival on the weekend of July 21st. The sessions are open to students, activists, artists, and scholars, offering a deep dive into the international network of radical Black thinkers and the long tradition of Black emancipation in the Netherlands.
The cost for the summer course is a donation of €25 or more. To apply, send a short motivation letter to [email protected] . The course takes place at Vereniging Ons Suriname.
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