We Have Never Been Woke: The Cultural Contradictions of a New Elite

In his book, "We Have Never Been Woke: The Cultural Contradictions of a New Elite", Musa al-Gharbi suggests how a new “woke” elite uses the language of social justice to gain more power and status—without helping the marginalized and disadvantaged. A powerful critique, the book reveals that only by challenging this elite’s self-serving narratives can we hope to address social and economic inequality effectively. At this Humanities Without Boundaries talk, al-Gharbi will discuss his process in writing the book, the revelations it surfaces, and the actions we can collectively take. The event takes place at the Elvehjem Building, Room L150, 800 University Ave.