Join our Black History Month Speaker Series from January 30 to February 27, 2025, as part of Brown School at WashU Open Classroom programming. This series celebrates the profound contributions of African Americans to labor movements, economic innovation, and community development. Each Thursday, from 12:30 to 1:30 pm, you can participate via Zoom in engaging discussions with distinguished speakers who are leaders in their fields. Delve into the intersection of labor, equity, and African American history, and take part in interactive Q&A sessions to enhance your understanding.
This series underscores our commitment to fostering critical conversations and meaningful action surrounding social justice, equity, and inclusion. We encourage you to explore our incredible lineup of speakers and topics. Mark your calendars, register to attend, and share this valuable opportunity with your networks. Together, let’s honor the past, engage with the present, and envision a future of justice and inclusion!
Ben Kesler
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Black History Month Speaker (Open Classroom Online)
Leveraging Access to Create Opportunities for Others
Presented by Ben Kesler
Thursday, January 30, 2025
Charli Cooksey and Heather Cameron
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Black History Month Speaker (Open Classroom Online)
Community Wealth Building: Moving forward to inclusive prosperity in St. Louis
Co-presented by Heather Cameron and Charli Cooksey
Thursday, February 6, 2025
Adia Harvey Wingfield
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Black History Month Speaker (Open Classroom Online)
Gray Areas: How the Way We Work Maintains Racism
Presented by Dr. Adia Harvey Wingfield
Thursday, February 13, 2025
Malik Ahmed
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Black History Month Speaker (Open Classroom Online)
From Free Enslavement Labor to Economic Justice
Presented by Mr. Malik Ahmed
Thursday, February 20, 2025
Sheretta Butler-Barnes
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Black History Month Speaker (Open Classroom Online)
The Power of Knowing: Racial Identity as a Shield Against Racism and Parental Stress
Presented by Dr. Sheretta T. Butler-Barnes
Thursday, February 27
About 2025
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Wall of Champions 2025
Land and Labor Acknowledgement
In Memoriam 2025
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