Resistance Radio: listening session and panel

About this event

Join us for Resistance Radio, a listening session and panel held in honour of Black History Month. A diverse panel of Black scholars from different disciplines will talk about songs that speak to resistance, care and possibility in their lives and work.

Rather than a conventional panel discussion, music takes centre stage. Together, we will move through a timeline of music by Black artists, listening closely to song excerpts and how sound carries histories of struggle and joy, remembrance and imagination. Each speaker will reflect on their chosen song and its resonance within their academic journey, opening space for collective listening and in-depth conversation.

At its heart, this evening recognizes Black resistance as a diasporic legacy – one that offers tools, knowledge and pathways for navigating and shaping a changing world. This thought-provoking event creates space across academic, artistic and cultural communities.

Evening programme

17:30 - Walk-in
18:00 - Listening session and panel discussion begins
19:30 - Networking, bites and drinks

Small bites will be provided for guests. Dates are available for guests who would like to break their fast. Beverages are available for purchase at the Butterfly Bar. Guests are invited to network after the event finishes.

The event is moderated by Sarah Njoroge, ISS communication officer.

Registration and information

The location of the event is on the first floor of the ISS building, which can be accessed by taking the stairs or using the elevator on the left or right wing of the bottom floor. On the first floor, the Butterfly Bar's entrance can be found to the right of the staircase and elevator. If you have accessibility concerns, please get in touch with us by emailing the organizer: njoroge@iss.nl