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‘The Black Scholar Travelogue in Academia’ Professor Dei launch By Ebenezer Amankwah, Toronto, ON
community building in the About the Author pursuit of social justice, equity, Ghanaian-born George Jerry and decolonization. Sefa Dei, also known as Nana He further underscored the Adusei Sefa Tweneboah, is responsibility of those familiar Professor of Social Justice with history to mentor and Education and Director of be mentored by younger the Centre for Integrative colleagues, nurturing the Anti-Racism Studies at the Ontario Institute for Studies in power of knowledge. cont’d on pg. 32 The book launch was a highlight of the 12th annual Decolonizing Conference Events, held from November 9 – 11, 2023, under the theme: Speaking Out and Speaking Up in Fugitive Spaces.
Professor George Jerry Sefa Dei, the esteemed Director of the Centre of Integrative AntiRacism Studies (CIARS), has unveiled his latest work, ‘The Black Scholar Travelogue in Academia’. This book, a culmination of Professor Dei’s extensive research on race, antiBlackness, indigeneity, and anti-colonial studies, serves as a testament to his journey towards critical consciousness since the 1980s. The book is not just an academic exploration, but also a personal memoir, celebrating the late Keren Brathwaite, who played a pivotal role in shaping Professor Dei’s voice as an advocate for black education.
Prof. Sefa Dei at book launch At the book launch, Professor Dei emphasized the importance
of critical solidarity, indigenous resistance, and
The event also included heartfelt tributes to Keren Brathwaite, delivered by her daughter Wendy Brathwaite and other dignitaries. cont’d on pg. 30
‘Women of Courage’ Celebrated By Ebenezer Amankwah, Toronto, ON
Nana Kwateng alas Montreal Omanhene passed away @ 69 See tribute on pg. 50 & 51 Group picture of Awardees
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