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Wednesday, August 5, 2020

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Posted: Wednesday, August 5, 2020

'Where Do We Go from Here?' Live Virtual Discussion on Anti-Racism Efforts - August 13

President Katherine Conway-Turner and other higher education leaders will serve as panelists in the virtual discussion "Where Do We Go from Here?" sponsored by the the Coalition of Urban and Metropolitan Universities (CUMU), on Thursday, August 13, from 2:00 to 3:30 p.m.

After the tragic killing of George Floyd, many colleges and universities released strong statements denouncing police brutality and the relentless racism Black Americans face. However, systemic racism has plagued our country for over 400 years. It isn’t something that will simply dissipate; it must be met with anti-racism strategies.

Please join CUMU for this live webinar featuring four CUMU university presidents and chancellors. This critical dialogue will center on how and why higher education leaders must go beyond rhetoric to combat systemic racism and inequities toward systematic and lasting change.

How can we develop proactive agendas that combat discrimination, inequalities, and injustices that are omnipresent in American society?

How can we support individual and institutional readiness in addressing racism and inequities?

What is our role as engaged anchor leaders in addressing our own institution’s history and role in creating the very systems and structures in place today?

This virtual discussion will highlight ways to center anti-racism in our urban missions and provide a space for attendees to think critically about their role within their institution and cities.

Learn more and RSVP for this free discussion.

Please note: questions may be submitted in advance when registering for this event.

Submitted by: Mark R. Brumby
Also appeared:
Tuesday, August 11, 2020
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