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Racism Renounced: With Daryl Davis
RACISM RENOUNCED: A BLACK MAN TALKS WITH WHITE SUPREMACISTS Acclaimed musician and recording artist Daryl Davis has interviewed hundreds of KKK members and other white supremacists and influenced many of them to renounce their racist ideology. We hear his brave and remarkable story. Daryl’s personal quest began many years ago, after a concert when he…
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Women in Society Special Conversations
Prior to the passing of the 19th amendment, many women in American society were largely regarded as property and child bearers. After women were given the right to vote, it is sometimes assumed that all other injustices vanished and women became equal to men. It has been 88 years since women have had the right…
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The Global Stage: What role should we play?
Regardless of how you feel about globalization, the U.S. is an important player on the global stage. The question is, what type of player should we be? Leader, follower, isolated, etc.? And does your answer change based on the policy area? Are there some areas you would like us to lead in and others for…
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Personhood: How do our amendments define it?
As we wrap up Black History Month, let’s take some time to look at the evolution of what it has meant to be a “person” in the United States. What beliefs have informed the various perspectives on whose lives, liberty, happiness, and opinions matter?What values are reflected in the way our system has awarded rights…
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Civic Renewal Conversation
Civic life encompasses the infinite ways that people may connect and contribute to their community and society: from voting in an election or organizing a neighborhood block-party, to standing up for a just cause or supporting arts in our parks. For some time, however, many facets of civic life have been in decline. This conversation…
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Race and Ethnicity Conversation
Were conversations about race a part of your upbringing? If so, how was the subject approached? How did the people around you talk about other races? We all want to live in a society that is fair and has opportunity for all. This conversation is an opportunity to explore our experience of race and ethnicity….
