Confronting capitalism and colonialism

6 February, 2024

During Black History Month, learn more about research that sheds light on the Black community’s history and achievements to gain an understanding and appreciation of Black history’s diverse perspectives and experiences. 

Dr. Peter James Hudson is an Associate Professor at the Department of Geography, with his studies focused on Black dispossession and resistance. Dr. Hudson’s research is rooted in the methodologies and literature of Black Studies, political economy, geography, and history. Specifically, he explores the long-standing histories of Black dispossession under capitalism and the resistance Black communities have put up in response. 

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