Betty Shabazz Memorial and Educational Center, which facilitates thought exchange around racial equity, justice and cultural production. Shabazz is co-chairperson of the Malcolm X & Dr. Shabazz’s dedication to educating youth and sharing the unadulterated legacy of her parents has encouraged me to nourish my own passion for social justice and activism in new ways.” Shabazz is incredibly inspiring to me-even beyond the legacy of her parents-in her work advocating for social justice and distributing her knowledge to others,” said second-year student Jordyn Varise, an OBS political chair. An event livestream also will be available for registrants. Register at the Harris School website to attend the in-person event. at the Keller Center, and will answer questions from audience members following her lecture. The series is now held in partnership with the Harris School of Public Policy.Īn award-winning author and educator, Shabazz will speak 6 p.m. Hosted by the Organization of Black Students annually since 1984, the lecture series has featured leading Black scholars, writers and activists in commemoration of Kent-the late literature scholar who was one of the first Black professors to earn tenure at UChicago. Ilyasah Shabazz, daughter of activists Malcolm X and Betty Shabazz, will speak at University of Chicago on April 28 as part of this year’s George E. Kent Lecture, which began at UChicago in 1984. Ilyasah Shabazz, daughter of activists Malcolm X and Betty Shabazz, is the latest renowned speaker to deliver the George E.
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