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Tracing The Dispossession Of The Enslaves Black Woman And A Potential For Resistance., Lila R. O'Conell
Tracing The Dispossession Of The Enslaves Black Woman And A Potential For Resistance., Lila R. O'Conell
Senior Projects Spring 2023
Senior Project submitted to The Division of Social Studies of Bard College.
The Freedom Handbook, Sydney Oshuna-Williams
The Freedom Handbook, Sydney Oshuna-Williams
Senior Projects Fall 2023
"The Freedom Handbook." This autobiographical exploration is not only a personal endeavor but a response to the critical framework presented by Frank Wilderson in his book, “AfroPessimism”. For those unfamiliar with AfroPessimism as a theory, it ultimately positions Black people as socially dead, prompting me to challenge the conventional understanding of it solely as a critical theory. If we accept the claims that human life hinges on the complete objectification of a distinct people, the implications extend far beyond the realm of theory, urging us to confront the very essence of freedom itself. As you embark on this journey with …