Forbidden Knowledge Fights Back: How We Fight State Bans against Critical Race Theory
Thursday, June 16, 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
University of Michigan’s National Center for Institutional Diversity kicks off their Juneteenth celebration with Forbidden Knowledge Fights Back, a virtual opening to their Juneteenth Symposium and Celebration. This discussion will cover how Black institutions, organizations, and scientists have been key to the promotion of equality, justice, and progress of Black Americans.
The Application of Critical Race Theory in Our Everyday Lives
Friday, June 17, 10:30 AM - 11:50 AM
Race is a social construct created to categorize groups for exploitation and maintain power structures. Critical Race Theory (CRT) calls out the systemic and institutional racism that results from hundreds of years of policy and practice meant to uphold White supremacy. This virtual discussion will highlight how Critical Race Theory applies to our everyday lives in the workplace and our social settings.
Critical Race Theory and the Fight for Civil Rights
Friday, June 17, 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Journalist Roland Martin and activist Minniejean Brown Trickey of the Little Rock Nine will explore how civil rights activism can address the structural foundations of racism. Using their lived experiences, these guests will provide tools and advice to activists and civil rights efforts and provide evidence in support of CRT.
