Reconceptualizing and Reclaiming African Historical Narratives

Friday, Feb. 2, 7-8:30 p.m.

The Rooms, 9 Bonaventure Ave, St. John's

Each February, Black History and Liberation Month is observed in Canada, and 2024 marks the last of these months to fall during the United Nations’ Decade for People of African Descent, with a focus on recognition, justice and development. To mark this landmark February and African History and Liberation Month, scholar Dr. Beverly-Jean Daniel will deliver a keynote presentation on moving beyond the interruption of enslavement to reconceptualize and reclaim African historical narratives.

This evening event is presented by Memorial University’s Office of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Racism, in partnership with The Rooms.

Tickets $12 (+HST), $10(+HST) for students and unwaged.

Get your ticket online or by calling 709-757-8090. Parking is free for this event.

Presented by Office of the Vice-Provost of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Racism; The Rooms

Event Listing 2024-02-02 19:00:00 2024-02-02 20:30:00 America/St_Johns Reconceptualizing and Reclaiming African Historical Narratives Each February, Black History and Liberation Month is observed in Canada, and 2024 marks the last of these months to fall during the United Nations’ Decade for People of African Descent, with a focus on recognition, justice and development. To mark this landmark February and African History and Liberation Month, scholar Dr. Beverly-Jean Daniel will deliver a keynote presentation on moving beyond the interruption of enslavement to reconceptualize and reclaim African historical narratives. This evening event is presented by Memorial University’s Office of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Racism, in partnership with The Rooms. Tickets $12 (+HST), $10(+HST) for students and unwaged. Get your ticket online or by calling 709-757-8090. Parking is free for this event. The Rooms, 9 Bonaventure Ave, St. John's Office of the Vice-Provost of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Racism; The Rooms