Colloquium for Racial Justice: Racing & Erasing History
Monday, September 28, 4-5 p.m.
Is it right to tear down historic statues? When should a sports team's mascot be changed? Should buildings named after slaveholders be renamed? How can we make decisions that are fair?
Panelists:
James Garza, Ethnic Studies (Latinx & Latin American Studies) and History
Kristen Hoerl, Communication Studies
Casey Kelly, Communication Studies
Cynthia Willis-Esqueda, Ethnic Studies (Native American Studies) and Psychology
Moderator:
Sergio Wals, Ethnic Studies (Latinx & Latin American Studies) and Political Science
Colloquium for Racial Justice: Racial Inequities as Health Inequities
Monday, October 26, 4-5 p.m.
Why is COVID killing black and brown people at higher rates than white people? Does this extend to other health issues? Can anything be done?
Panelists:
Jonathan Alcantar, Mexican American Studies, University of Northern Colorado
Trey Andrews, Ethnic Studies (Latinx Studies) and Psychology
Virginia Chaidez, Nutrition and Health Sciences and Communication Studies
Margaret Huettl, Ethnic Studies (Native American Studies) and History
Angela Palmer-Wackerly, Communication Studies
Moderator:
Jordan Soliz, Communication Studies
More details at: https://www.unl.edu/wgs/get-involved