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SUMMARY:Emergent Quilombos: Book Talk
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an engaging evening as we welcome Dr. Bryce Henson\, author of Emergent Quilombos: Black Life & Hip Hop in Brazil. In this thought-provoking book\, Henson delves into the legacy of quilombos—communities of Afro-Brazilian resistance formed by escaped enslaved people—and examines their ongoing influence on contemporary struggles for social justice in Brazil. Drawing on extensive research\, Henson explores how these historical sites of resistance have inspired modern cultural movements activism against racial\, economic\, and environmental oppression. During this talk\, Henson will discuss the rich history of quilombos\, the intersections of race\, space\, and freedom\, and the cultural practices that sustain these communities. \n  \nThis event will also include the following additional guest speakers:  \n\nFormer professor & Founder of MSU’s Department of African American Studies\, Dr. Geneva Smitherman\nAssistant Professor of the Practice in the Nonfiction Writing Program at Brown University.\, Dr. Austin Jackson\nHost: Assistant Professor & Vice Chair of the UCLA African American Studies Department\, Kyle T. Mays\n\n \nThis event is perfect for readers interested in Afro-Brazilian history\, critical race theory\, and global resistance movements. Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions\, engage in discussion\, and purchase signed copies of Emergent Quilombos! \n  \nRSVP HERE: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe2yQewpJyI61k8044QJJ2pyJqzw2kBgq3oBMfnUVFp97Vh4g/viewform
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