SELAH: Exploring New Territories with Dr. Bayo Akomolafe and Rodney McKenzie Jr.

Join us for an illuminating conversation with Dr. Bayo Akomolafe, a visionary thinker at the forefront of reimagining our relationship with the world and each other. Dr. Akomolafe will sit down with Rodney McKenzie, Jr., Vice President of Ally Development at the Fetzer Institute and veteran community organizer. We will explore the central themes and guideposts for Dr. Akomolafe’s work and areas of focus. In his work, Dr. Akomolafe, rooted in Yoruba wisdom and embracing a “more-than-human world,” invites us to explore: Postactivism: A radical approach to addressing our civilization’s most pressing challenges The Emergence Network: How can we convene communities in novel ways to face global issues? “We Will Dance with Mountains”: Insights from his innovative course/festival that blends activism, spirituality, and indigenous wisdom Posthumanist thinking: Reimagining humanity’s place in an interconnected cosmos Lessons from “These Wilds Beyond our Fences”: Reflections on our search for home in a changing world As the inaugural Global Senior Fellow of UC Berkeley’s Othering and Belonging Institute and Special Fellow of the Schumacher Centre for New Economics, Dr. Akomolafe brings a unique perspective that bridges academic rigor with grassroots wisdom. This conversation promises to challenge our conventional thinking about: Activism and social change in an uncertain future The role of indigenous knowledge in addressing global crises Reimagining education and community in a post-pandemic world The intersection of spirituality, ecology, and social justice Whether you’re an activist, educator, policymaker, or simply curious about new paradigms for our shared future, this event will expand your horizons and inspire fresh thinking about our place in the world. This conversation promises to challenge conventional thinking, offering fresh perspectives on how we can dance with uncertainty, embrace our interconnectedness, and create bold new pathways for social change. Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with one of today’s most innovative and celebrated thinkers as we explore the wild territories beyond our conceptual fences and dance with the mountains of possibility.