Sarah F. Derbew

Sarah F. Derbew, an assistant professor of classics at Stanford, dives into her groundbreaking work on Blackness in Greek antiquity. She discusses her journey from studying Latin and Greek to blending critical race theory with ancient texts. The conversation reveals how Greek literature and material culture depicted Black identities and challenges misrepresentations in modern academia. Notably, Derbew critiques museum curation practices, analyzes Aeschylus' portrayal of Black Egyptian women, and emphasizes the complexity of Black identities in historical contexts.