This presentation offers an in-depth exploration into Afropessimism, a critical theory that examines the enduring legacy of slavery and racial injustice. The presenter discusses the historical and contemporary perspectives of Black suffering and resilience, providing a nuanced understanding of the Black experience. The session also delves into the concept of abolition, advocating for the dismantling of oppressive systems that perpetuate inequality. A key highlight of the talk is the emphasis on Black Joy as a powerful force of resistance and a testament to the unyielding spirit of the Black community. This presentation is not just an educational journey but an invitation to engage in meaningful dialogue and embrace transformative ideas for societal change.

Speaker

Vincent Mousseau, RSW, is a social worker, community organizer, Vanier Scholar and PhD student at Dalhousie. Their areas of expertise include anti-oppressive framework, intersectional analysis, Black Lives Matter activism, contemporary anti-assimilationist queer activism, and anti-racist practice within 2SLGBTQ+ communities.

Eligibility

There are no prerequisites for this session. You'll need a device that can use Zoom, and a reasonably reliable internet connection. There are two ticket classes:

NSCSW members

All active, associate, retired associate, and student members of the Nova Scotia College of Social Workers are welcome to attend; our professional development programming is part of our member services funded by annual registration fees

Partners

W e are proud to be part of the Canadian Association of Social Workers, the Canadian Council of Social Work Regulators, and the Nova Scotia Regulated Health Professions Network. Community members enrolled in any of our partners' member organizations are eligible to purchase a partner ticket; just let us know which one you're part of when you sign up.

Professional development tracking

For members of NSCSW, participating in this event is eligible to be tracked as formal professional development as defined by NSCSW's guidelines for annual professional development. Members can use the registration confirmation email or PDF ticket as a verification document.

Visit nscsw.org/pd for more information about the updated professional development requirements for Nova Scotia social workers.

Questions?

If you have questions about our professional development program content, please contact the College's professional practice and advocacy consultant, Naj Siritsky, at nsiritsky@nscsw.org. If you have registered for a session and are having difficulty accessing it online, please contact nscsw@nscsw.org.

NSCSW lunch & learn: Afropessimism & Black joy

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