The Division of Diversity and Inclusion’s Social Justice Book and Lecture Series brings to campus thought leaders from across the country and various fields to explore issues of social justice.
UMKC is convening regional leaders for tough conversations our community needs to have about race.
The virtual keynote and fireside chat will take place June 4th.
The Emerging Leaders Program, conference and internship, collaborates with the Missouri Legislative Black Caucus to provide high school students across Missouri with an opportunity to learn about the legislative process through hands-on activities and experiences. The program also provides college preparation and access resources for participating students.
The latest installment in the series, focusing on black and brown excellence in the classroom, takes place April 22.
The lecture series, which was postponed indefinitely in 2020, will return April 8th.
The Broadway and television star Bryan Terrell Clark will be speaking March 23rd during the virtual event.
The town hall series addressing systemic racism continues on February 18th.
Beginning with the Rosa Parks Lecture on Social Justice and Activism in 2007 and annually since 2009 with the Martin Luther King Lecture Series, the Division of Diversity and Inclusion honors the tremendous contributions of individuals furthering civil rights by brining national thought leaders to campus.
