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Tommy Curry: How anti-Black racism is weakening our democracies

Tommy J. Curry’s provocative book The Man-Not is a justification for Black Male Studies. He posits that we should conceptualize the Black male as a victim, oppressed by his sex. The Man-Not, therefore, is a corrective of sorts, offering a concept of Black males that could challenge the existing accounts of Black men and boys desiring the power of white men who oppress them that has been proliferated throughout academic research across disciplines.

[Catalyst Talk] Tommy Curry: Being a Black Man

For philosophy professor Tommy Curry, the uniqueness of the black man's experience hasn't been studied enough. Black men suffer a particular type of oppression that isn't acknowledged in society, he argues. What is it like being a black man in this world? Whether you're a black boy wondering about your place in the world, or want to broaden your perspectives and put yourself in someone else's shoes, join the conversation.

 

Soaring costs and diminishing options: Brussels students struggle to find housing

The average monthly rent for a student dorm room in Belgium has risen by almost €100 in three years, according to the results of the Kotkompass study conducted by student accommodation organisation Diggit Studentlife and independent property expert Stadim. The average student rent in 2023 was €565...

Belgium’s biggest-ever drugs court trial begins

Belgium’s biggest drugs-related trial in history is getting under way, with 125 defendants set to appear before the criminal courts beginning this week. The charges include drug trafficking, arms trafficking, attempted extortion, arbitrary detention and false imprisonment, RTBF reports. The so-...
Inheritance and matrimonial  property rules in EU

Expat Q&A: Inheritance and matrimonial property rules in the EU

Many European Union citizens live outside their home country, and more and more mixed couples of different European origins are being formed. These couples often have assets or bank accounts in several countries, and are consequently faced with legal uncertainty and substantial costs when they have...

SINGLES' APERO

The Singles' Apero is a series of monthly encounters to meet other social singles in a safe space without matching pressure. If you want to get to know someone new, or just want to meet new people, come along for a good time. Feel free to bring any single friends along or just come by yourself. Guaranteed to be fun! Open to all singles | Booking required | Bar open

 

Burns Night at Full Circle with Laverock

Robert Burns was a man of his times, a man with his own inner contradictions, above all, a man whose central message is intuitively understood by all people everywhere and always: true nobility is not a question of rank, but of an essential humanity, which we all of us share regardless. Laverock have set some of his less familiar poems and songs to original melodies of their own composition. Each, in its way, illustrates a different aspect of the poet’s temperament and insight.

Unlocking the Power of Sound

Delve into the fascinating world of sound and its healing potential. Learn about the latest research in sound therapy, revealing how sound and frequencies can positively impact mental and physical health. "Ever wondered how sound can transform your wellness and alleviate stress? Ready to explore the latest findings in sound therapy? Curious to discover how frequencies interact with your body? Following the enlightening exploration of sound therapy's latest research, the event transitions into an engaging immersive session.

Leopold III cycle bridge to open in April

A 700-metre pedestrian and cycle bridge that has been installed on Boulevard Leopold III on the outskirts of Brussels will open to the public in April 2024. The bridge links the Harenweg in Zaventem with the Sint-Stevens-Woluwestraat in Machelen, near Eurocontrol and Nato headquarters, offering...

Anderlecht implements new rules on municipal staff wearing religious symbols

Anderlecht town council has voted in favour of a motion to allow municipal staff to wear clothing or symbols that indicate their religion, with one key exception. For staff with "functions associated with authority, who are in contact with the public", it remains the rule that no religious displays...

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