Theorizing Blackness

The University of Miami Center for Global Black Studies presents Theorizing Blackness: Histories, Movements and Ethics of Care on Friday, May 17 from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric, and Earth Science on Key Biscayne.

This day-long event coincides with the 70th anniversary of Brown vs. Board of Education. It will explore the legacies of racial segregation in Miami, particularly in education, labor and leisure spaces.

Here's what to expect:

• Embodied performances
• Film screenings
• Academic discussions led by scholars from diverse backgrounds

This event is designed to foster dialogue and reflection on race and social justice issues.

Free and open to the public.