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Anti-racism

White supremacy in global contexts: Understanding histories and resistance

UM historians bring global perspectives to a panel discussion on November 16

White supremacy is not confined to one country, historical period or form of political organizing.  The ideology of White Supremacy has shaped societies and institutions around the world, taking different forms across geographic, political and historical contexts.

On Monday, Nov. 16, members of the University of Manitoba community are invited to learn about these histories and their continuing impact at a panel discussion featuring scholars from UM’s Department of History.

“White Supremacy in Global Contexts: Histories, Political Organizing, Resistance” will examine how racial ideologies have developed, been organized and challenged around the world, offering historical context for understanding racism and anti-racist resistance today.

“Beliefs about superiority of white people over people of other racial backgrounds are intimately tied to colonialism, imperialism, wars, anti-immigration movements and exclusionary laws. By learning about these histories, racism is understood as a structural way of organizing the world and relationships between people; with resistance to racial orders also having long histories around the world that inform anti-racism today,” says Tina Chen, Vice-Provost (Equity) and professor in the Department of History.

Event details

White Supremacy in Global Contexts: Histories, Political Organizing, Resistance
Date: Monday, November 16
Time: 2:00 - 3:45 p.m.
Location: MPR, 100 Innovation Drive, Smartpark Innovation Hub

Sarah Elvins, Head of the Department of History, will moderate the discussion.

Panelists: 

  • Ben Baader, with a focus on Jewish history
  • Sean Carleton, with a focus on Indigenous history 
  • Joyce Chadya, with a focus on African history
  • Tina Chen, with a focus on Asian history 
  • David Churchill, with a focus on United States history
  • Roisin Cossar, with a focus on medieval history 
  • Jorge Nallim, with a focus on Latin American history

The discussion will conclude with Jordan Howell, bringing a world-history perspective, followed by an opportunity for audience questions.

Register to attend the White Supremacy in Global Contexts event