Tim Wise is one of the nation’s most prominent white anti-racist essayists and educators. He is the author of six books, including his memoir, White Like Me: Reflections on Race from a Privileged Son, as well as Dear White America: Letter to a New Minority, and Colorblind: The Rise of Post-Racial Politics and the Retreat from Racial Equity. A discussion will follow his lecture.
Tim Wise will give the same lecture on the same day, October 14, at Linn-Benton Community College, Forum Lecture Hall F-104 from 2:00 to 4:00 pm.
Prepare for Tim's live appearance by attending a screening of his film White Like Me. It will be shown October 5 in Corvallis and October 11 in Albany (see separate event notices here on the SURJ website).
Sponsored jointly by Oregon State University Office of Equity & Inclusion, Linn-Benton Community College, City of Albany Human Relations Commission, City of Corvallis King Legacy Advisory Board, Linn-Benton Employers' Partnership for Diversity, Community Action for Racial Equity Mid-Valley, and Corvallis SURJ.
875 SW 26th St
(across from Reser Stadium - parking is free and plentiful after 5:00 pm)
Corvallis, OR 97330
United States
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