2018 Sorensen Lecture series begins October 14

Lecia Brooks, first speaker in the Sorenson lecture series
Lecia Brooks, first speaker in the Sorenson lecture series

Lecia Brooks, outreach director of the Southern Poverty Law Center in Montgomery, Ala., will be the first speaker in 2018 Sorensen Lecture series on Sunday, Oct 14, 7 p.m. at the Unitarian Church, 6300 A St. The lecture is free and open to the public. No prior registration is required.

Her topic will be “A Radicalized Nation: How Do We Respond?” Danielle Conrad, executive director of ACLU Nebraska, will introduce Lecia and have a dialogue with her after she speaks. The Southern Poverty Law Center is a legal advocacy organization specializing in civil rights and public interest legislation. It is noted for legal cases against hate groups and for promoting tolerance education programs.