ONLINE: EQ204 Anti-Blackness at the Intersections Workshop

Monday, January 25, 2021 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm EST (GMT -05:00)

Audience: Students, Faculty & Staff

Description: Situated within the values and frameworks of anti-racism, the session facilitated by Rania El Mugammar explores the historical foundation of anti-Black racism within Canada and its present day implications on Black communities. Through an intersectional lens, participants will cultivate an understanding of the internal, interpersonal and institutional ramifications of anti-Black racism as it overlaps with other identities and experiences. Unpacking the “meanwhile in Canada” narrative, participants will develop anti-racism strategies to confront the unique challenges of addressing anti-Blackness within a Canadian context. Microaggressions, power-sharing and intergenerational trauma are key components to the case studies and personal narratives

Learning Objectives:

  • Develop an understanding of the unique Canadian context of anti-Black racism, situated within a global context of anti-Blackness
  • Use intersectionality to critically engage with power dynamics and to practice solidarity with Black communities
  • Cultivate an awareness of the internalized, interpersonal and institutional manifestations of anti-Black racism
  • Explore manifestations of anti-Black racism in higher education, media and pop culture
  • Reflect on the impact of anti-Black racism on diverse Black communities navigating institutions

About the FacilitatorRania El Mugammar

Rania El Mugammar is a Sudanese artist, anti-oppression consultant, and liberation educator based in Toronto. Rania's artistic and community work is deeply rooted in Black Liberation,Rania is a published writer, award winning organizer, speaker, arts educator, and multidisciplinary performer.

www.raniawrites.com
Facebook: /raniaelmugammar
Twitter: @raniawrites
Instagram: @rania.writes

Rania El Mugammar

This is an online workshop hosted on Zoom. The link to join will be sent to your inbox from the Human Rights, Equity and Inclusion Trainings email (hrei.trainings@uwaterloo.ca) 48 hours prior to the workshop date.

Cancellations

Our workshops are in high demand and have limited capacity, often with waiting lists. We kindly ask that if you can no longer attend, you cancel your registration by contacting hrei.trainings@uwaterloo.ca no later than 24 hours prior to the workshop to make room for those on the waitlist. We acknowledge and understand that things happen, so even if it is a late cancellation (within 24 hours), please still let us know. Others may be able to join in your place. Thank you for accommodating this request.