Continuing the theme of social justice, our fourth annual James W. Fowler Ethics Event will address America’s continuing divisiveness, the sources of our discontent, and what may bring hope for the future. Ms. Wilkerson identifies the power dynamics involved in maintaining social structures and makes a powerful case for challenging longstanding structures that reinforce perceptions of value and status.
Emory Center for Ethics and its partners join our speaker in the examination of values and the call for change.
We hope that you will leave our event with:
An understanding of what is meant by “caste” and the power dynamics and potential dehumanization inherent in positioning others in a hierarchy of status.
A recognition of the power of narrative – and the relevance that these historical and current stories hold today both for understanding the roots of divisiveness in society and for our own accountability.
An awareness of how a deep understanding of Isabel Wilkerson’s overarching narrative may provide hope for addressing divisiveness, holding ourselves accountable, and contributing to change wherever we are in our work and life.
We are grateful for our partners who support this event and share our vision for healing and social justice.
Conversations at First Baptist
Emory Department of African American Studies
Emory Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Emory Office of Faculty Affairs
Emory Office of Spiritual and Religious Life
Emory University Libraries
James W. Fowler Ethics Fund
James Weldon Johnson Institute
James T. Laney School of Graduate Studies
Signed copies of both books will be available for purchase when you register here.