March 21 marks the International Day Against Racism and Discrimination. This day was declared in 1960 by the United Nations. This is because there is still a lot of racism and discrimination. Also, this year is an important year, when the history of slavery will be remembered. The Diversity & Inclusion Network will therefore organize various activities around this theme in the coming year, to generate awareness, foster a ‘welcome and safe’ feeling for everyone, and make this theme more debatable.
In the context of the slavery past/decolonization, we would like to invite you to our first next meeting, a screening of “The Uprising.”
About the movie
Musician and activist Pravini Baboeram present “The Uprising”, a musical documentary that tells the story of contemporary resistance to racism in Europe. With comments and experiences from academics and activists, the Hindustani singer/songwriter brings a decolonial perspective on the anti-racism movement in the Netherlands, England, and France. In it, she offers not only an analysis of the history and legacy of colonialism but also a vision of strategy for the future of the social movement.
This musical documentary zooms in on the shared challenges of communities of color. In 9 self-written songs, Pravini connects the fight against Zwarte Piet, the fight for recognition of colonial crimes committed by the Netherlands in Indonesia, the fight for the liberation of Palestine, and the fight in the political field for an inclusive society. “The Uprising” offers a unique view of the resistance to racism in Europe through the eyes of people of color.
Program
15.00-16.40 Start film
16.40-17.00 Break
17.00-18.00 Aftertalk with Q&A wtih Pravini Baboeram and Sandew Hira
When?
Wednesday, March 29, 2023, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Walk-in 2:45 pm. Location: Padualaan 99-0.118
Sign up
For more information and to sign up, click here.
We look forward to welcoming you.
Diversity & Inclusion Network
Need additional support to attend this meeting or have another question? If so, please email: info.di@hu.nl