Colonial Conversations Colloquium: Youth, Colonial Legacies & Storytelling – Discussion
Colonial Conversations Colloquium: Youth, Colonial Legacies & Storytelling – Discussion
• Colonial Conversations Colloquium: Youth, Colonial Legacies & Storytelling – Discussion •
Description by the organiser, Black Society Namibia:
“This session brings together young thinkers and filmmakers from Namibia and the United States to examine colonial legacies in law, education, culture, and storytelling – and to discuss how young people can engage these systems critically and creatively in the present.
This is not a lecture or debate, but a conversational space focused on shared learning, honest reflection, and knowledge exchange.
Featured Speakers:
• Pamela Green – Filmmaker & Student (USA)
• Teairrah Green – Filmmaker & Director (USA)” [Website, LinkedIn profile; ed.]
“[Their] work explores history, identity, and overlooked narratives — including the Namibian Genocide.
[See documentary “Shadows of the Past” (2026; 25:07 min) on YouTube; last checked in January 2026; ed.]
This session focuses on:
* Youth-led conversations on colonial & post-colonial realities
* Cross-border knowledge exchange
* Storytelling as memory, resistance, and education
* Building long-term collaboration beyond this moment”
“Format:
• Speaker spotlights (15–20 minutes each)
• Guided conversation
• Open discussion and reflections
Who should attend:
Students, creatives, researchers, activists, educators, and anyone interested in colonial history, post-colonial realities, and youth-led dialogue.
Notes:
This event forms part of the Colonial Conversations 2026 series and our ongoing efforts to build global, youth-centered spaces for critical conversation and collaboration.”
Venue: Google Meet, Link: meet.google.com/ism-rfgr-hyh
Time: 18h00 – 20h00 (Namibia) / 10h00 – 12h00 (USA, Virginia)
“Colonial Conversations Colloquium is a youth-led, cross-border dialogue exploring how colonial and post-colonial systems continue to shape societies today.”