Event Reflection: Conversation on Perspectives on Race, Racism, Anti Colonialism & Decolonization in the Global Context Event
I attended the Conversation on Perspectives on Race, Racism, Anti Colonialism & Decolonization in the Global Context event at the University of Maryland on October 2, 2024. The conversation was moderated by Professor John Drabinski, and included brief presentations from Professor Olufemi Taiwo, Professor of African Political Thought at the Africana Studies and Research Center, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, U.S.A, and Professor Jean-Michel Mabeko-Tali, Professor of African History at Howard University, in Washington, DC. The presentations were followed by a moderated panel discussion and audience Q&A.
The event had a great turn out with many University of Maryland undergraduate students attending the lecture. Many students that are enrolled in an African American course came to the lecture. Throughout the panel, both professors emphasized the importance of engaging with diverse perspectives and histories to foster a more equitable world. The insights shared by Professors Taiwo and Majebo-Tali serves as a powerful reminder that understanding our past is essential for addressing present injustices.
Overall, I enjoyed listening to the presentations from Professor Olufemi Taiwo and Professor Jean-Michel Mabeko-Tali. I learned a lot from their various perspectives on racism, and they brought a lot of attention to prevalent issues.
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About the Author:
Kai-Lin Yu is the Social Media and Marketing Intern at The Bahá’í Chair for World Peace. Kai-Lin is a sophomore at The University of Maryland pursuing a double major in Marketing & Operations Management and Business Analytics along with a minor in Innovation and Entrepreneurship.
