Intergenerational Resistance: A discussion with Kelechi Okafor

In this discussion, Jade Almeida (Harambec) will engage Kelechi Okafor in a conversation about intergenerational knowledge, healing, and resistance, drawing inspiration from Kelechi’s work and experiences. As Harambec continues to shape spaces for Black women and non-binary people in Montreal, this exchange will explore what can be learned from Kelechi’s multidisciplinary approach to storytelling, movement, and advocacy. 

Together, they will discuss:

• the importance of intergenerational relationships in Black communities
• parenting and activism in a world in crisis
• how hope and resistance can be nurtured across generations and
• the decline of institutional support for Black communities post-2020 and the need for sustained action. 

Through this exchange, the Harambec team and the SHIFT community will have the opportunity to reflect on new ways of strengthening intergenerational connections and fostering spaces of healing, joy, and liberation. This conversation will resonate with those invested in community-building, social justice, and Black futurity.

Register here or drop by if you are on campus.

About the speakers

Kelechi Okafor is a British-Nigerian multidisciplinary artist, writer, presenter, actor, and political commentator. She is the creator and host of the podcast Say Your Mind, with more than 280 episodes exploring self-reclamation through an unflinching critique of society. Kelechi has written books for children, young adults, and adults, often engaging themes of Black identity, power, surveillance, and systemic injustice. Her work extends beyond literature and media into political commentary and social advocacy, with a particular focus on issues affecting Black women. She is known for her sharp critiques of institutional racism and performative activism, consistently calling for material change and accountability. In 2025, she released her speculative novel Awakened. Her upcoming young adult novel, Are You Still Watching?, will be published on 10 September 2026. Through her artistic and social practice, Kelechi continues to create transformative spaces, challenge dominant narratives, and amplify marginalised voices.

Jade Almeida is the co-founder and director of Harambec, a Montreal-based organization committed to Black feminist, decolonial, and community-driven work for Black women and non-binary people. Harambec fosters spaces for intergenerational dialogue, resistance, and collective healing. Their work challenges dominant narratives while advocating for long-term structural change.

About the Kinship & Council Series 

This event is part of our Kinship & Council series which brings together the SHIFT community with inspiring thinkers, organizers, and collaborators who are actively deepening practices of social transformation. In addition to sharing their expertise with individual projects, invited guests offer public conversations that expand our collective learning and widen our perspectives on social transformation. 

Accessibility and Location

Please note - this event is held in person, at the SHIFT space. If, for accessibility reasons, you are not able to join in person but would like to attend the event, please contact shift.calendar@concordia.ca and we can work together to see if an alternative solution is possible. A week’s notice will give us the best chance of making something work. 

The SHIFT space is located on the ground floor of the LB building. There is a step-free access and an accessible washroom located across the hallway. For any accessibility-related questions about the space, please visit our Collaborative Space page or contact shift@concordia.ca.