G+JI Annual Report 2020-2021

Press, 2021). For too long, feminism has been co-opted by the
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they seek to dismantle. In this powerful manifesto, Françoise
forces
argues that feminists should no longer be accomplices of
Vergès
racism, colonialism and imperialism: it is time to fight the
capitalism,
The discussion was moderated by Rokhaya Diallo, author,
bodies.
and journalist, G JI’s Researcher-in-Residence. This event
filmmaker
by the Women’s Center, Women’s and Gender Studies
Co-sponsored
and Department of African American Studies.
Program
“Decolonize the Dancefloor”, artist and activist Habibitch
With
the systems that shape our daily social relationships.
explores
privilege(s), domination(s), resistance, creation,
Racism,
fundamental concepts are dissected under a sharp
community(ies),
magnifying glass. Through politicizing their dance and
decolonial
their politics, their work is remarkable and truly celebratory
dancing
Queer, nonbinary POC bodies. This discussion was moderated by
of
Haffaf, G JI Director.
Melyssa
by the Theater & Performance Studies Program, the
Co-sponsored
Performing Arts Center, the LGBTQ Resource Center and the
Davis
Timely Discussions
Centering Decolonial Feminism
November 9, 2021
A Decolonial Feminism: A Book Talk with Françoise Vergès
Vergès, acclaimed political scientist and antiracist
Françoise
activist discussed on her latest book A Decolonial Feminism
feminist
system that created the boss, built the prisons and polices women’s
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was very successful, it received 450 RSVP and 250 attendees.
October 14, 2021
Decolonize the Dancefloor with Habibitch
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Women’s and Gender Studies Program.
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