Book Launch at Queensborough Community College

Moderated by Tanisha Mallette, Chief Content Officer and Director of Communications

Join the Black Faculty and Staff Association (BFSA) for a moderated discussion with Queensborough Community College professor Irvin Weathersby, Jr., about his newly released book, In Open Contempt: Confronting White Supremacy in Art and Public Space.

Released January 7, 2025, In Open Contempt confronts the legacy of white supremacy in public spaces and reflects on the responsibility of bearing witness to places marked by enduring racial trauma. Weathersby has scheduled a national book tour, and this event is a unique opportunity to hear Weathersby delve into the themes, inspiration, and process for writing the book ahead of his tour at his home campus. We celebrate his accomplishment and the unique distinction of calling him one of our own!

This Black History Month event is open to faculty, staff, students, and the public.