Spring 2023 Conference: Student Voices and Critical Conversations about Racial Justice.
The Forum on Racial Justice in America, several student groups, and the Division of Student Affairs are co-sponsoring a conference at Ï㽶Ðã on March 24 and 25. The name of the conference is The Ï㽶Ðã Forum on Racial Justice in America Presents: Student Voices and Critical Conversations about Racial Justice.
This student-led, in-person conference is designed to provide opportunities for discussion and reflection on the effects of racial injustice on our nation.
The goals for conference participants:Â
- Engage reflectively in formative sessions that foster a deeper understanding of how racial injustice functions on a systemic level
- Connect with and learn from a network of experienced student leadersÂ
- Learn skills and techniques to engage in actions that further racial justiceÂ
The conference themes for conversation include: Education, Economic Disenfranchisement, Criminal Justice, Affordable Housing, Healthcare Disparities, and other national topics on race and injustice.
Keynote Speaker: Thomas Mitchell