Ngandajika, October 31, 2024 – The 4th Ngandajika conference on the black question opens for three days of intense reflections and exciting sharing. Organized by the Projet Ditunga Association, this interdisciplinary event focuses on a crucial subject: black identity and its legacy in today’s society.
The association’s general coordinator, Ms. Samy Ntumba, highlights the importance of this theme by emphasizing that the relationship of the Black with himself as such is decisive for his role in human history. This questioning of the black being, between heritage and problem solving, invites a deep collective introspection.
Ngandajika, the rural territory hosting the conference, offers a framework conducive to reflection outside the hustle and bustle of the city. For the researchers present, it is an opportunity to immerse themselves in an atmosphere of peace and fraternity to address complex social issues, far from urban tumult.
Establishing a link between the academic and rural worlds is one of the ambitions of this event. By offering villagers and academics a space for meeting and exchange, the conference contributes to better mutual understanding and the cultural enrichment of each.
The administrator of the territory of Ngandajika expressed his gratitude to the organizers for this initiative that promotes local intellectuality and strengthens the social and cultural fabric of the region. The opening of the proceedings by this official testifies to the importance given to reflection and research in this context.
Prof. Abbot Apollinaire Cibaka, president of the organizing committee, defines the objectives of the conference: to understand the origin and issues of the black question, to identify the problems linked to this complex identity and to redefine the role of the black in contemporary society.
This 4th Ngandajika symposium is an essential event to dissect the issues of cultural and social diversity in a constantly changing world. By laying the foundations for a common and inclusive reflection, the participants contribute to weaving the threads of a fruitful and enriching interdisciplinary dialogue for all.
Ngandajika, through its authenticity and open-mindedness, embodies the ideal space for a constructive dialogue on the black question and the challenges that arise from it. The symposium aims to be the melting pot of innovative ideas and relevant solutions for a more inclusive and enlightened society.
May the 4th Ngandajika symposium on the black question be the starting point for a deep and committed reflection, for a more harmonious future that respects the diversity of humanity.