During the medieval period (4th – 15th centuries), most major cities in North Africa and Egypt were diverse and multicultural. People often debated and reflected on their identity and ties with their ethnic communities and with others. At the same time, different groups experienced discrimination and exclusion. These debates and issues have persisted and remain prevalent today. 

CGC Tunis and the Institute of African Studies at Columbia University, in partnership with the Metropolitan Museum of Art, and the Middle East Institute will host a conversation on this topic on November 15th at The Forum at Columbia University.