The 45th Annual Marion Thompson Wright Lecture Series

NJCH is proud to sponsor the 45th Annual Marion Thompson Wright Lecture Series presented by the Clement A. Price Institute on Ethnicity, Culture, and the Modern Experience at Rutgers-Newark.

This year’s theme is “Of No Nation: Black Activism for Transnational Liberation,” highlighting the interplay of ideas and strategies that continue to bolster liberation efforts in the United States and abroad.

This series celebrates freedom movements that transcended geopolitical boundaries in pursuit of more just societies. Paying homage to Black anti-oppression activists and organizers around the world, Of No Nation emphasizes the role of Black resistance in achieving global justice–from 1619 to present.

Attendees may join in-person or virtually. The event is free, but attendees must register through Eventbrite.

Speakers

• James P. Garret: Civil rights activist, Writer, Academic emphasis on Political Philosophy.
• Keisha-Khan Perry: scholar, activist and professor of Africana Studies at Brown University.
• Paula Marie Seniors: Historian, Ethnic Studies scholar, and associate professor of Africana Studies in Virginia Tech.
• Quito Swan: Writer, Professor of History and Africana Studies; Director, Africana Studies Program at the George Washington University.