Race relations in modern America: Continuing the conversation

3:00 - 4:15 p.m., Thursday, April 7, 2016
PSU Ballroom East

Both recent and historical events suggest that there is a great deal of discord between races in American communities. Sometimes, this has led to the weakening – or even the destruction – of these communities. What is the link between race and healthy communities? What strategies might be useful in navigating racial tensions? In what ways will communities become healthy by easing racial tensions?

Presenters

Southern Poverty Law Center’s Teaching Tolerance Project Maureen Costello

Maureen Costello

Southern Poverty Law Center’s Teaching Tolerance Project

Dir, Congressional Research Inst for Social Work Charles Lewis

Charles Lewis

Dir, Congressional Research Inst for Social Work

Chair and Professor of Educational Studies Gowri Parameswaran

Gowri Parameswaran

Chair and Professor of Educational Studies

Founder, Healing Women, Healing Nations Michelle Poitier

Michelle Poitier

Founder, Healing Women, Healing Nations
Healing Women, Healing Nations