Learn more about the entire series at furman.edu/straight-talk
Presented by the Riley Institute and Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) in partnership with South Carolina ETV
StraightTalk 2021 is a three-part series that will explore the continued impact of structural racism — the broad system of policies, practices, structures, and norms that perpetuate and reinforce racial inequities — in the United States and what we can do as a community and a country to create a more just society.
America’s history has many stories of strong and principled leadership; however, laws and policies enacted over the last two centuries were often exclusionary. Not everyone has been equally positioned to access the full benefits of citizenship or gain wealth or power. How has structural racism shaped our country since its founding? What does the life and death of George Floyd tell us about the impact of structural racism on the individual and on policing?
Note: Due to changing COVID-19 protocols and speaker availability, this series will be a combination of in-person and virtual speakers.
In-person attendance at McAlister Auditorium is required for Furman students and is open to faculty and staff. Due to the surge of COVID-19 cases in the Upstate, the general public should access the event via Zoom webinar. Please see below for ticket and registration information.
General public (virtual only): $10 per session | $25 entire series | Register here
Furman students (in-person only): No registration required. CLP pending.
Furman faculty and staff may choose in-person or virtual attendance. No registration required for in-person attendance. Email rileyinstitute@furman.edu for virtual registration information.
OLLI members, please direct any questions to OLLI@furman.edu.
Due to speaker availability, this series will be a combination of in-person and virtual speakers.