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Black and Transgender Migrations and Visions of Sanctuary

Oct 8, 2026   6:00 - 9:00 pm  
Latzer Hall, University YMCA 1001 S Wright St, Champaign
Lecture
The Center for Advanced Study (CAS) presents: "Black and Transgender Migrations and Visions of Sanctuary" This inaugural event by the Borders of Sanctuary Working Collective presents a public facing panel that pairs Professor Willie Mack (Black Studies, University of Missouri) on Black migration with Devin Lowe from the Black Trans Travel Fund, which serves Black and Transgender migrants. Mr. Lowe will share their expertise on what current challenges exists for Black and Transgender migrants, and what does sanctuary look like for these communities. Join us for a lively discussion on the state of Black migration. Please RSVP to this event: https://forms.illinois.edu/sec/1580950845
Sponsor
Center for Advanced Study (CAS)
Speaker
Professor Willie Mack and Devin Lowe
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Originating Calendar
Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies (CLACS)

The Center for Advanced Study (CAS) presents: "Black and Transgender Migrations and Visions of Sanctuary"

This inaugural event by the Borders of Sanctuary Working Collective presents a public facing panel that pairs Professor Willie Mack (Black Studies, University of Missouri) on Black migration with Devin Lowe from the Black Trans Travel Fund, which serves Black and Transgender migrants. Mr. Lowe will share their expertise on what current challenges exists for Black and Transgender migrants, and what does sanctuary look like for these communities. Join us for a lively discussion on the state of Black migration.

Please RSVP to this event.



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