In a special virtual event Thursday, the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center is addressing the challenges and the importance of Black women in the fight for both racial and gender equality. The discussion is titled "Unapologetically Speaking; Unpacking Black Feminism." Topics will dive into the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, unpack protests against systemic racism and the fight for equity. "Sometimes you just want to take off your fighting boots and just rest, but these systems that oppress us never take a break. We constantly have to be working to challenge and identify these systems of oppression," said Dr. Carolette Norwood, Professor of Women's, Gender and Sexuality Studies. Panelists will provide unique perspectives in the hopes guests can better understand one another and continue to move toward justice.Speakers will include the following:• Dr. Carolette Norwood, assistant professor of Women’s, Gender and Sexuality Studies at the University of Cincinnati• Dr. Djanna Hill, chairperson of the Department of Community and Social Justice Studies and professor of Teacher Education at William Paterson University• Dr. Treva Lindsey, associate professor of Women’s, Gender and Sexuality Studies at The Ohio State University“When we talk about these issues that affect marginalized communities or African-American communities it benefits all of us,” said Katie Bramell, Director of Museum ExperiencesThe free event starts at 6 p.m. and is open to everyone. Click here for information on how to register.
In a special virtual event Thursday, the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center is addressing the challenges and the importance of Black women in the fight for both racial and gender equality.
The discussion is titled "Unapologetically Speaking; Unpacking Black Feminism." Topics will dive into the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, unpack protests against systemic racism and the fight for equity.
"Sometimes you just want to take off your fighting boots and just rest, but these systems that oppress us never take a break. We constantly have to be working to challenge and identify these systems of oppression," said Dr. Carolette Norwood, Professor of Women's, Gender and Sexuality Studies.
Panelists will provide unique perspectives in the hopes guests can better understand one another and continue to move toward justice.
Speakers will include the following:
• Dr. Carolette Norwood, assistant professor of Women’s, Gender and Sexuality Studies at the University of Cincinnati
• Dr. Djanna Hill, chairperson of the Department of Community and Social Justice Studies and professor of Teacher Education at William Paterson University
• Dr. Treva Lindsey, associate professor of Women’s, Gender and Sexuality Studies at The Ohio State University
“When we talk about these issues that affect marginalized communities or African-American communities it benefits all of us,” said Katie Bramell, Director of Museum Experiences
The free event starts at 6 p.m. and is open to everyone.
Click here for information on how to register.
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