This edited volume takes readers across different times, places and political formations, from the US slavery regime to European colonial empires and metropoles, unpacking the ways white-supremacist and white-majority societies have consistently attempted to prevent, discourage or obstruct intimate relationships crossing the color line.
The event opened with a keynote by co-editor Betty de Hart, who shared insights into the editorial journey and emphasised the book's ongoing relevance: “What we talk about in the book is not just history, but relevant for today.”
We were honored to welcome several of the contributing authors—Luz Cristina Colpa, Rébecca Franco, Guno Jones, Nawal Mustafa, and Elena Zambelli—who presented their chapters and engaged in thoughtful dialogue with the audience. Their presentations were followed by a compelling discussion by Alison Fischer, who highlighted that the chapters are not isolated but in dialogue, and emphasised the intersectional richness of the volume. The session was gracefully chaired by Marlou Schrover.
If you haven’t already, we invite you to explore the book and join the ongoing conversation about the regulation of intimacy, race, and power.
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