Blindness as Creative Space in Wilson Harris' Fiction

Coalition for Racial Equality and Rights #BHM25

A talk with Dr Malica S Willie looking at Guyanese writer, Wilson Harris' work

Merchants House of Glasgow

Slavery and colonialism have entangled disability and blackness, constructing perceptions of disability that might not always seem positive. However, the Guyanese writer, Wilson Harris, depicts in his writing, a possibility to reframe our perspectives, portraying disability, specifically blindness, as a potentially creative space. Join us for a talk with Dr Malica S Willie, University of Glasgow. The entrance to Merchants House is on Queen Street, opposite the bottom entrance to Queen Street Station. By attending a CRER event, you agree to the Event Attendance Agreement:<a href="https://www.blackhistorymonthscotland.org/event-attendance-agreement-1" title="https://www.blackhistorymonthscotland.org/event-attendance-agreement-1" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Event Attendance Agreement — BLACK HISTORY MONTH SCOTLAND</a>--Venue Accessibility:The Merchants House is a Heritage Grade A listed building, we are unable to accommodate most modern electric mobility chairs, please find details of our lift dimensions hereInternal Length: 4ft (1.21metre)External Width: 23inches (58.42cms)On site we offer manually operated wheelchairs which do fit our lift and those who wish and are able/willing to transfer can do so. Our onsite staff will provide the chair when required – advance notice is welcomed. This will gain access to our Level One rooms . Please note that we are unable to take the electronic chair to the same level as the attendee, this can be stored on Ground Level.--This talk is part of Black History Month 2025, to find out about more events and see the full programme please visit www.blackhistorymonthscotland.orgWilson Harris image - © 2025 Bocas Lit Fest

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