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emailThursday, April 11, 2013
Black Women Mobilizing Intersectionality in Urban Land Rights Struggles in Brazil
Keisha-Khan Perry, Assistant Professor of Africana Studies,
Brown University
In Brazil and throughout the African diaspora rarely are black
women, especially poor black women, considered leaders of social
movements, much less political theorists. While black women are at
the heart of the struggle for urban housing and land rights in
Salvador, they are virtually ignored. The public image of black
women, particularly those who live in poor neighborhoods, is that
they lack the knowledge and political sophistication needed to
organize social movements. This presentation explores how and why
black women are the main ones interpreting the racial, gender, and
class dynamics of urban-development policies and have radicalized
local communities. Perry argues that Black women who organize as
blacks, women, and poor people provide key insights on precisely
how intersectionality is mobilized for social change. This talk
bridges the scholarly gap between the black feminist theorization
and the grassroots practice of intersectionality.
Lunch will be provided. An RSVP is not required as this is an open
event.
- Location:WAPPP Cason Seminar Room, Taubman Building, Room 102
- Date:Thursday, April 11, 2013
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Time:11:40 AM
