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February 5 @ 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm

Black History Month – Documentary Screening: “We Were Here: The Untold History of Black Africans in Renaissance Europeā€¯ Followed by Q&A with Director Fred Kudjo Kuwornu
Join the College of Arts for a screening of the documentary, “We Were Here: The Untold History of Black Africans in Renaissance Europe,” on February 5 from 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. in MacKinnon, Room 113. Directed by Fred Kudjo Kuwornu, the film delves into the lives, roles, and representation of Black Africans in Renaissance Europe, as seen in iconic art, and their impact on European cultural history. A Q&A with Fred Kudjo Kuwornu will follow the screening.
Fred Kudjo Kuwornu is an artist, filmmaker, and scholar with Italian, Ghanaian, and U.S. citizenship. His work bridges history, identity, race, and representation, offering new perspectives through archival materials and contemporary narratives. (Source: www.fredkuwornu.com)
The documentary journeys through the UK, Italy, Spain, Portugal, and beyond, reexamining European art history and its cultural legacy. “Featuring insights from leading scholars and activists, ‘We Were Here’ presents a fresh perspective on a neglected chapter of history.” (Source: www.wewereherethefilm.com)
The event will be hosted by Dr. Sandra Parmegiani, associate professor, European Studies and Italian, and associate director, School of Languages and Literatures, College of Arts, and Dr. Dorothy Odartey-Wellington, professor, School of Languages and Literatures, College of Arts.
This event is open to U of G faculty, U of G staff, U of G undergraduate students, U of G graduate students and the general public. No registration is required.