Black Womxn Activists, Voters and Politicians

Tuesday, November 17, 2020 | Virtual

This discussion is sponsored by the Georgetown University Gender⁺ Justice Initiative, Department of African American Studies and Women of Color Collective.

Black womxn have always been at the forefront of all fights for equality and justice. From abolition and feminist movements, to voting and civil rights, to fighting mass incarceration and more recently with the Movement for Black lives.

Despite being some of the most politically engaged citizens, Black womxn continue to face overlapping discrimination, misogynoir and unique challenges. In light of the 2020 Presidential elections, join us for a conversation on Black womxn’s past and current political participation and representation, and explore possibilities for Black feminist futures.

Moderator: Jamil Scott, Professor of Government, Georgetown University

Speakers:

Nadia Brown, Professor of Political Science and Women & Gender Studies, Purdue University

Pearl Dowe, Professor of Political Science and African American Studies, Emory University

Dayo Gore, Professor of African American Studies and Women & Gender Studies, Georgetown University