Black History Month Keynote Lecture
By Dr. Aisha Beliso-De Jesús
The lecture explores the medicalization of police violence by examining the history and continued use of a fabricated medical disease known as "excited delirium," which has been used to justify the use of violence against mainly Black and Brown men. Beliso De Jesús also connects this made-up condition to the persecution of Africana Diaspora religions.
*Book signing to immediately follow the lecture. Amherst Books will provide copies to purchase at the event.
Refreshments will be provided.