America has failed in its experiment with race. Our great founding fathers–George Washington, John Adams, James Madison, Thomas Jefferson, Patrick Henry, John Hancock, and Benjamin Franklin had two things in common– 1) They all despised the institution of slavery and 2) They all owned slaves. In fact, 10 of our first 15 presidents owned slaves.
Racial Equality
A Symposium on Racism, Discrimination & Racial Equality
on March 8th, 2013
This symposium aims to open up discussions around issues of discrimination and racism, highlighting how they are often challenged and negotiated, as well as identifying strategies for community (and self) empowerment. Bringing together students, researchers and practitioners from across different fields