Black History Month: Race and Rebellion in the Americas

Race and Rebellion in the Americas

Join us for a talk by Dr Daud Abdullah

Through meticulous research and compelling narrative, Dr Abdullah will unveil the profound influence of West African anti-colonial/jihadist movements on the enslaved Muslims of the New World, igniting a fire of rebellion that echoed across continents

The talk will be followed by a panel discussion with Professor S. Sayyid (University of Leeds) and an open Q&A session.

Speakers:
Dr Daud Abdullah – Author and Director, Middle East Monitor
Professor S. Sayyid – Professor of Decolonial Thought and Social Theory, University of Leeds

Event Details:
📅 Wednesday 29 October 2025
🕕 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
📍 Parkinson Building 1.08, University of Leeds

This is a unique opportunity to engage with leading thinkers on the intersections of race, resistance and history.