Danielle N. Boaz, PhD.​

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Danielle N. Boaz is an Associate Professor of Africana Studies at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte where she offers courses on human rights, social justice, and the law. She has a Ph.D. in history with a specialization in Africa and the African Diaspora; a J.D. with a concentration in International Law; and a LL.M. in Intercultural Human Rights. She is Co-Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Africana Religions. Boaz’s research focuses on the intersection of racism and religious intolerance with an emphasis on discrimination and violence against devotees of African diaspora religions. Dr. Boaz in the author of two powerful books, Voodoo: the History of a Racial Slur, and Banning Black Gods.

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International Collaboration to Combat Religious Racism

Art in Motion 7415 S East End Ave,, Chicago, IL, United States

Candomblé communities in Brazil have experienced rampant discrimination and violence in recent years. Activists in Brazil have created numerous initiatives to combat these problems. This workshop will explore how people who are living outside Brazil (especially people from the U.S.) can help raise visibility about and fight against religious racism. Danielle Boaz will discuss recent projects and...