A very interesting discussion for the 2020 Distinguished Carlson Lecture: An Evening with Ibram X. Kendi which was moderated by the wonderful local Twin Cities journalist and host of her own MPR show Angela Davis.
Dr. Kendi discussed how we need to create equity, how we needed to ask questions, he talked about the beauty of americans who came from around the world, the freedom of humankind, still has hope and believes that change is possible. A sold out lecture with over 3,300 people watching!
Here is the blurb from the UMN:
“The Humphrey School of Public Affairs is pleased to welcome Professor Ibram X. Kendi, prominent scholar and author of the No. 1 New York Times bestseller How to Be an Antiracist, as the next speaker in its Distinguished Carlson Lecture series.
Kendi will discuss his book as well as his groundbreaking career advocating for equity and antiracism in conversation with Angela Davis, host of MPR News with Angela Davis, on September 30, 2020 at 6 p.m. CDT. The event will be presented virtually.
“The Distinguished Carlson Lecture series creates space for vital conversations focused on topics impacting the world,” Dean Laura Bloomberg said. “As our nation continues to confront a legacy of racism that has long been ingrained in our public institutions, it was apparent that Professor Kendi’s profound voice would offer insight for institutional change and wise community action at a time when we desperately need it.” (https://www.hhh.umn.edu/event/virtual-2020-distinguished-carlson-lecture-evening-prof-ibram-x-kendi-sold-out)