THE VARSITY / (The University of Toronto’s Student Newspaper) – Intervista

«On February 2, the Department of Italian Studies at University of Toronto hosted a concert by Italian rapper and educator Amir Issaa. The event started with a question and answer period focused on Issaa’s book, Vivo per Questo, as well as rap as a tool for expression, education, and social justice.The Varsity spoke with Issaa and Angelica Pesarini, an assistant professor in the Department of Italian Studies and the Centre for Diaspora and Transnational Studies, about the event, its connections to the global antiracism movement, and its relevance to students in Canada».

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(Ph. Fabio Ficara)

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VIVO PER QUESTO / UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO – Talk e concerto – giov. 2 febbraio

Giovedì 2 Febbraio sarò a University of Toronto. Ringrazio ancora la professoressa Angelica Pesarini per l’invito, l’Istituto Italiano di Cultura Toronto per il supporto e tutto lo staff del dipartimento di Italian studies per aver organizzato l’evento.

In collaboration with The Department of Italian Studies, Istituto Italiano di Cultura, Victoria University, and the Centre for Diaspora and Transnational Studies, we welcome you to join us for a Book Launch of “Vivo per questo” and Concert with Italian hip hop artist, writer and activist Amir Issaa”.

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