Conversation on Race, Symbolism, and Diversity
Please join Dean Camilla Benbow for a conversation about race, symbolism, and diversity. The subject is of particular interest as communities and universities face calls to remove relics of the Confederacy.
A Multi-Disciplinary Panel Discussion with panelists:
Ebony O. McGee, Assistant Professor of Education, Diversity and Urban Schooling, Peabody College, Vanderbilt University
Lucius T. Outlaw, Jr., Professor of Philosophy, College of Arts and Science, Vanderbilt University
John L. Jackson, Jr., Dean, School of Social Policy and Practice, University of Pennsylvania.
Jackson is author of Impolite Conversations: On Race, Politics, Sex, Money, and Religion, a book about open and honest discussions about -third rail- topics - race, celebrity worship, gender identification, and free speech. Copies will be available for sale and signing by Dean Jackson.
- Date: Monday, Sept. 21 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM
- Location: Wyatt Center -¢ 1930 South Dr -¢ Nashville, TN 37212
- Room: Rotunda
- Audience: Free and Open to the Public