The book For twelve years Sandew Hira has been working on a book titled Decolonizing The Mind – a guide to decolonial theory and practice. In different parts of the world a new decolonial movement is growing that challenges long time narratives in knowledge production and social struggle and transforms activism and social movements. It…
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Book Launch “20 Questions & Answers on Black Europe”
On November 19th, author Stephen Small presented his new book “20 Questions & Answers on Black Europe” at Hugo Olijfveld Huis in Amsterdam. In his presentation Small addressed the Black presence in Europe, how it is perceived and how it is experienced. Kwame Nimako (NiNsee), Mitchell Esajas (New Urban Collective) and Jennifer Tosch (Black Heritage Tours) offered their…
Radjinder Bhagwanbali on Tetary at 144 years of Hindustani Immigration
In honor of the Hindustani Immigration Day on June 5th, Multicultural Working Group Ashna hosted an event celebrating the strength and resistance of Hindustani indentured labourers. Author Radjinder Bhagwanbali spoke about the circumstances that led to acts of resistance and the role ofJaney Tetary, the leader of the uprising at Plantage Zorg en Hoop in 1884.
Upcoming release Stephen Small: 20 Questions and Answers on Black Europe
Stephen Small will publish his book “20 Questions and Answers on Black Europe” later on this year. In it Small offers an in-depth analysis of what exactly is Black Europe, and the experiences of Black people in Europe. He addresses questions about definition, gender and demography; about history and the legacies of slavery, colonialism and imperialism;…
Radjinder Bhagwanbali pays tribute to Hindustani warriors of resistance
In honor of the Hindustani Immigration Day on June 5th, Multicultural Working Group Ashna is hosting an event celebrating the strength and resistance of Hindustani indentured labourers. One of those laboureres, Janey Tetary, was the leader of the uprising at Plantage Zorg en Hoop in 1884. Despite her remarkable contribution to the history of the…
Stephen Small Full Professor at UC Berkeley
Amrit Publishers congratulates author Stephen Small with his promotion to the rank of Full Professor! In announcing his promotion, Dr. Leigh Raiford, Associate Professor and Chair of the Department of African American Studies, at the University of California, Berkeley writes: “We here in African American Studies are well aware of Stephen’s work as a nationally…
Book launch of Hatem Bazian at Zaytuna College
Check out this video of the book launch of Hatem Bazian at Zaytuna College. The session includes a lecture and discussion on his latest book “Palestine…it is something colonial”.
Stephen Small on tour in Brazil
Stephen Small made a visit to Brazil from March 22nd until April 2nd and gave several lectures. In Rio de Janeiro, Small visited the Federal University of Rio De Janeiro, where he gave a lecture on ‘Theorizing Black Europe’ to a packed audience of professors and students. He was hosted at the Federal university by…
Radjinder Bhagwanbali visits Suriname to present the story of Tetary
On March 10th Dr. Dr. Radjinder Bhagwanbali visited Suriname to present the story of Tetary and its significance for the Hindustani community today. The meeting was organized by the Cultural Union Suriname. Carlo Jadnanansing wrote a detailed review of the meeting for Star News: “In this respect, the presentation of Bhagwanbali was a revelation for…