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Countering Black Racism with Memory and Storytelling

The Canadian Council of Muslim Women (CCMW) Quebec Chapter invites you to a special online conversation on Countering Black Racism with Memory and Storytelling, featuring the work of the Sankofa Archives and Collections.

This discussion will explore how preserving community histories and sharing lived experiences can help challenge anti-Black racism and strengthen collective understanding. Through storytelling and archival work, memory becomes a powerful tool for education, resistance, and building more inclusive communities.

Program:

Opening Remarks
• Samira Laouni – Coordinator, SACR
• Samaa Elibyari – President, CCMW Quebec Chapter

In Conversation With
• Dr. Dorothy Williams – Founder, Sankofa Archives and Collections
• Aisha Abdunnur – Volunteer & Newsletter Editor

Location:
Online via Zoom

Join the conversation here:
https://ccmw.zoom.us/j/87809052517?pwd=cGx47oereHu72T0NcRlhc6fMSsb3ed.1

We look forward to welcoming community members, allies, and anyone interested in learning more about the role of storytelling and archives in addressing anti-Black racism.