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Chevy Eugene is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Political Science at Dalhousie University, focusing on Black African Diaspora Studies. His research examines historical struggles for reparations, decolonial frameworks, and the impact of neocolonial governmentalities in the Caribbean and beyond. Eugene has developed a perspective integrating the role of arts and social movements in mobilizing youth for social justice, drawing connections to the contemporary manifestations of anti-Black systemic racism and the historical context of transatlantic slavery. He has been recognized as one of the Global Top 100 Influential People of African Descent (MIPAD) and has engaged in consultancy work with the UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights to deliver intersectional approaches to reparations. His involvement in academia extends to serving as a Caribbean ambassador for the Pan-African Council, fostering cooperation among various stakeholders across the Caribbean and Africa. Eugene's work emphasizes the importance of reparatory justice in addressing historical injustices alongside his academic contributions, including publications and invited talks on decolonial practices and reparative justice frameworks.
Dalhousie University • Halifax, NS, Canada
Teaches and researches topics related to Black African Diaspora Studies and the politics of reparations.