Black Europe Summer School 2021 13th Anniversary Program June 20 – July 2, 2021 Amsterdam, The Netherlands Now in its 13th year, the overall goal of this intensive two-week course is to examine the contemporary circumstances of the African Diaspora in Europe. We focus on the historical and colonial legacies of European countries to discuss …
BESS Statement on the Murder of George Floyd The brutal and unconscionable daylight murder of George Floyd on May 25, 2020, by a police officer in Minneapolis has severely disrupted the daily routine of millions of people in the United States and around the world. This is no exception for the many BESS alumni, faculty …
Please visit the Black Europe Summer School website for a message from BESS Director Kwame Nimako regarding the impact of COVID-19 on the 2020 program: 2020 COVID-19 UPDATE 10 April 2020 I write to update you on our plans to ensure that BESS will take place this summer, in light of the shutdown around the CORVID-19 in …
The Black Europe Summer School is a two-week intensive course held each summer in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. The course explores the contemporary circumstances of the African Diaspora and other people of color in Europe. Participants learn about the origins of Black Europe and investigate the impact of colonial legacies on policies, social organizations, and legislation …
Now accepting applications! Black Europe Summer School 2018 11th Annual Program June 25 – July 6, 2018 Amsterdam, The Netherlands Now in its 11th year, the overall goal of this intensive two-week course is to examine the contemporary circumstances of the African Diaspora in Europe. We will focus on the historical and colonial legacies of …
Interrogating Citizenship, Race and Ethnic Relations Black Europe Summer School Program 2016 June 20 – July 1, 2016 Amsterdam, The Netherlands Now in its 9th year, the overall goal of this intensive two-week course is to examine the contemporary circumstances of the African Diaspora in Europe. We will focus on the historical and colonial legacies …
