Reimagining the Blanks of History

Speaker: Dr. Nikhita Obeegadoo

Assistant Professor of Francophone Studies

Writer and Literary Critic

Institution: The University of Chicago, USA

"History" is shaped by those in power. As a result, it is biased and incomplete. It hides as much as it reveals, leaving critical voices and experiences in the shadows. During this talk, we will delve into the "blanks of history" - the forgotten stories, silences and omissions of traditional archives. Together, we will consider how engaging these "blanks" through literature and film can reshape our understanding of the past ... and thus pave the way for a different future ahead.