Black Youth Out Loud: Where They Stood
6 June,2024 at 19:00 – 20:30 EDT
June 6, 2024, 7:00–8:30 pm ET
Adair Auditorium, Atwater Library (4023 Tupper St., top floor, Westmount, QC)
In Person and Online via Zoom
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Part of Writers Out Loud
Join us for Black Youth Out Loud: Where They Stood. Three young writers—Amanda Asomani-Nyarko, Donna Fabiola Ingabire, and Jessica Williams-Daley—sit down with moderator Ayana Monuma to discuss their work in Where They Stood: The Evolution of the Black Anglo Community in Montreal (Linda Leith Publishing, 2023), an anthology produced by the Black Community Resource Centre detailing the cultural, political, and social history of Montreal’s Black Anglo community. A Q&A with the audience and a reception with refreshments will follow the discussion.
Donations will be accepted at the door.
To attend online, register to get the link to the Zoom Webinar. You do not need to register if you plan to attend in person.
The Panelists
Amanda Asomani-Nyarko is a Montreal-based communications agent, poet, and writer of Ghanaian and Jamaican descent. With a bachelor’s in English literature and a minor in law and society, as well as a post-graduate degree in public relations and communications management, she combines her passion for words with strategic expertise. Through her creative practice, Amanda is committed to inspiring connections and leaving a lasting impact. In addition to appearing in Where They Stood, her work has also appeared in Font magazine. Through her diverse background and creative expression, Amanda seeks to inspire connections and leave a lasting impact.
Donna Fabiola Ingabire is a Montreal-based feminist writer and policy analyst. Born in Rwanda and raised across Africa, her experiences as a refugee and immigrant drive her interest in uncovering stories of those pushed to the margins of society. With a background in Public Policy and International Affairs, she aims to amplify diverse voices in diplomacy and policymaking for more effective solutions, believing in centring marginalized perspectives. Fabiola is currently completing a master’s in Public Administration and International Affairs at ENAP, and holds a college diploma in Law, Society and Justice, as well as a double major in Political Science and Public Affairs and Policy Studies from Concordia University.
Jessica Williams-Daley is a second-year McGill University student majoring in psychology with a double minor in behavioural sciences and anthropology. She hopes to pursue a career in the mental health and criminology sector as a clinical or forensic psychologist. She is also a published poet and research author, most known for her chapter, “Silenced Voices: The Road Towards Recognition,” in Where They Stood. Jessica also has a diverse background of skills in the military, musicianship, education, child care, health, and the social services sector and prides themself on volunteering and disseminating the voices of those who are often silenced and unheard.
The Moderator
Ayana Monuma is a project coordinator at the Black Community Resource Centre (BCRC). She played a vital role in creating Where They Stood. Outside of the BCRC, Ayana is a full-time Concordia student completing a Bachelor’s in Child Studies. She aims to pursue a Master’s in Educational Technology the following year. Prideful of her Haitian heritage, her ultimate goal is to give back to Black students by equitably impacting the current pedagogical educational curriculum.
About Where They Stood
Produced by the Montreal-based Black Community Resource Centre (BCRC), Where They Stood: The Evolution of the Black Anglo Community in Montreal is a collaborative anthology detailing the history of Montreal’s Black Anglo population. Nine writers explore the rich histories of the
immigrants, labourers, and activists who built the cultural, social, and political community that exists today, all while reimagining what possibilities may lie ahead. As a project of BCRC, the work was designed to strengthen community engagement and create an increased sense of belonging, all while educating audiences on a commonly untold history.
Attending in Person
The Adair Auditorium is located across from the QWF Office on the top floor of the Atwater Library and Computer Centre.
Note: Because this event will take place after the library’s opening hours, the main entrance to the library will be closed. Please use the Tupper Street side entrance (4023 Tupper Street) to enter and exit.
Address: 4023 Tupper Street
Westmount, QC H3Z 1X4
Closest Metro: Atwater Station
Closest Bus lines: 24, 63, 90, 104, 138, 144, 150
Venue Accessibility
The Adair Auditorium is accessible via the library’s side entrance at 4023 Tupper Street. (The main entrance on Atwater will be closed after 6:00 pm.). There are two steps leading to the entrance and, once inside, 23 more steps up to the auditorium. A wheelchair-accessible back entrance can be reached from Tupper Street. To access it, follow the blue demarcation lines from the street sidewalk, then press the buzzer at the door. Once inside, there is an elevator to the top floor, where the auditorium is. For more information, including a video tour of the accessible entrance, visit our Accessibility Policy.
Attending Online
The event will be livestreamed on Zoom. Register to get the Zoom link. You do not have to register if you plan to attend in person.
Location:
Adair Auditorium —
Atwater Library, 4023 Tupper Street
Montreal,
Quebec
H3Z 1T4
Canada