In 2022, she presented "Antiblackness and the Limits of Performance," where she analyzed dramatic texts to discuss the "structured animus" of anti-Blackness. Beyond the Stage
Williams' or her directorial work in the theater? jaye austin
Williams’ transition from the professional theater industry to academia was born from a realization that the industry often lacked a deep engagement with philosophical discourses regarding anti-Blackness. As a Black, queer, and partially disabled participant in the arts, she sought to address "overt and covert aggressions" that she felt were being ignored by traditional theatrical institutions. In 2022, she presented "Antiblackness and the Limits
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