Description
Hamline's second annual Social Justice Symposium will kick off with a keynote address by Dr. Walter Greason. Dr. Greason will examine the legacy of Jesse Jackson and his lasting influence on American politics, leadership, and the struggle for social and economic justice.
Throughout the week, additional programs will celebrate the life and legacy of Jesse Jackson, including a movie night that brings his extraordinary story to life.
About Dr. Walter D. Greason
Walter Greason is the founding scholar and historian of Afrofuturist Design. He is an author, editor, and contributor to more than twenty books, mostly notably the award-winning books Suburban Erasure, Illmatic Consequences, The Black Reparations Project, and The Graphic History of Hip Hop. His work on the Timothy Thomas Fortune Cultural Center has garnered international acclaim for the innovative use of digital technology, leading to multiple urban revitalization projects in Minnesota, Florida, New Jersey, and Louisiana. He appeared on dozens of mass media outlets in the United States and around the world.
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Location
Anderson Center 111/112