Dr. Frieda Ekotto, “Aimé Césaire in the Era of Black Lives Matter”

On April 16th, 2026, Dr. Frieda Ekotto (University of Michigan) concentrated on contemporary issues of law, race and LG BTQIA2S+ lives, inviting attendees to think critically about justice, identity, and the lived realties! Her talk, "Aimé Césaire in the Era of Black Lives Matter" was hosted by the Center for the Study of Global Gender Equity with co-sponsors: Center for Advanced Study; Center for African Studies; Center for Global Studies; Department of African American Studies; Department of Gender & Women's Studies; Unit for Criticism & Interpretive Theory; African Students Organization; and the Bruce D. Nesbitt African American Cultural Center.