Brides of the Deity: Black Queer Possession With Cultural Uprisings

September 
7
, 
2018

4:30PM — 5:00PM

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Joseph Aoun

President of Northeastern University 

Business & Technology

Joseph E. Aoun, a leader in higher education policy and a renowned scholar in linguistics, is the seventh President of Northeastern University.


President Aoun has strategically aligned the University’s research enterprise with three global imperatives—health, security, and sustainability. Northeastern’s faculty focus on interdisciplinary research, entrepreneurship, and transforming academic research into commercial solutions for the world’s most pressing problems. During President Aoun’s tenure, the University has realized a 189 percent growth in external research funding, along with approximately 1,500 patent applications filed by faculty and students.

Anant Agarwal

CEO of Company

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Brides Of The Deity: Black Queer Possession With Cultural Uprisings

In Yoruba and other African spiritual traditions, possession by spirits is connected to the people’s existence. When possessed, no matter the gender, one is regarded as a “bride” of the deity. Guided by the insight and work of local Black Queer scholars, artists, and activists, this panel we examine historical and contemporary Black queer figures, profiles, and practices of stewarding cultural uprisings. Panelists discuss the beliefs that drive their passion and commitment to liberation and the ways they are building capacity, connections, and community.

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Brides of the Deity: Black Queer Possession With Cultural Uprisings

Friday
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September 
7
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2018
4:30pm
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7:30pm
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About the Event

In Yoruba and other African spiritual traditions, possession by spirits is connected to the people’s existence. When possessed, no matter the gender, one is regarded as a “bride” of the deity. Guided by the insight and work of local Black Queer scholars, artists, and activists, this panel we examine historical and contemporary Black queer figures, profiles, and practices of stewarding cultural uprisings. Panelists discuss the beliefs that drive their passion and commitment to liberation and the ways they are building capacity, connections, and community.

When

Friday
, 
September 
7
, 
2018
4:30pm
 — 
7:30pm

Where

About the Event

The first panel will examine these issues from a business/technological standpoint, and the second panel will dive into the implications on policy and politics. Panelists, made up of a combination of mayors, policy makers, academia and industry leaders, will discuss the future of work and the likely impact of automation, innovation, and other trends on cities across the United States.


Registrations will be accepted in the order they are received and based on availability.

Agenda

4:30PM — 5:00PM

Arrival & welcome cocktails

Check in, find your seat, then head to the bar to grab a complimentary cocktail.

5:00 PM — 5:30PM

Business & Technology Panel

Listen to the latest and greatest from our esteemed Business & Technology speakers.

5:30 PM — 6:00PM

Policy & Politics Panel

Listen to the latest and greatest from our esteemed Policy & Politics speakers.

6:00PM — 7:00PM

Cocktails & Networking

 The night is not over! Be sure to grab another drink and meet with the panelists.

Panelists

Harold Steward

Producing Co-Executive Director, The Theatre Offensive

they/he

Dev Blair

Performer, Poet, Playwright
& 'Professional' Stargazer

they/she

Tonasia Jones

Arts Administrator, Actor, & Director

She/her

Jonathan McCrory

Artistic Director, National Black Theatre Inc. 

He/him; spirit: she

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Featured Panelist

Joseph Aoun

President of Northeastern University 

Business & Technology

Joseph E. Aoun, a leader in higher education policy and a renowned scholar in linguistics, is the seventh President of Northeastern University.


President Aoun has strategically aligned the University’s research enterprise with three global imperatives—health, security, and sustainability. Northeastern’s faculty focus on interdisciplinary research, entrepreneurship, and transforming academic research into commercial solutions for the world’s most pressing problems. During President Aoun’s tenure, the University has realized a 189 percent growth in external research funding, along with approximately 1,500 patent applications filed by faculty and students.

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