On February 16 from 1 to 2 p.m. the NC community is invited to join Ontario’s Poet Laureate Randell Adjei, and guest artists Kibra and Alexis Eke, as they reflect on the importance of the arts in maintaining the social identity of Afro-diasporic groups and their own personal connection to their communities.

Adjei, Kibra, and Eke will speak about how their backgrounds and heritage have guided their artistic practice, and how art is a mode for resilience, personal growth and advocacy. Adjei, who spoke at NC’s Fall 2021 Convocation and Niagara Day, will share new poetry at the event.

This keynote Black History Month event is hosted in partnership with Niagara College and NCSAC for students and employees to expand their understanding of the lived experiences of Black people from a geographical context.

NC employees and students will receive a link via their NC email to tune in to the webinar.