Forum offered online and in the Hinckley Institute caucus room - Room 2018, Gardner Commons.

Reframing the Conversation is a monthly series that brings together experts from across the campus and community to spark important conversations around equity, othering, and safety. More than half a century after Dr. King wrote the first draft of his book, “Where Do We Go From Here: Chaos or Community?, many are still asking the same question. Challenges continue to persist, creating inequity and fueling divisions and conflict. But the University of Utah is committed to answering Dr. King’s critical question with actions that reinforce and deepen our connections—building a campus community where everyone knows they belong. In alignment with this year’s MLK Week theme, at the January installment of the Reframing the Conversation series, panelists will discuss what may be next in the ongoing fight for civil rights in Utah and across the country.

Reframing the Conversation is a monthly hybrid series. Attendees can join in person at the Hinckley Caucus Room (GC 2018) or virtually on the Reframing the Conversation webpage.

ASL interpretation will be provided and auto-captions will be available. All requests for event access support and other questions or concerns may be directed to edi-events@utah.edu.

 

Panelists: 

• Edén Cortés-López
  Director of Research and Climate; Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion
  The University of Utah
• Iradukunda Esperance
  Undergraduate Student
  The University of Utah
• Byron Russell
  Founder
  Byron Russell LLC and Byron Russell Venture Partners
• Eddy Thompson Jr.
  Global Trade Compliance, L3Harris
  Utah MLK Human Rights Commission
  Utah Alumni Board of Governors

Moderated by: 

• Emma E. Houston
  Assistant Vice President for Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion
  Chief Diversity Officer
  The University of Utah

COSPONSORED BY THE OFFICE OF EQUITY, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION

Pizza will be distributed to attendees at the beginning of the event. Please plan to arrive at the venue promptly.

 

The Hinckley Institute neither supports nor opposes the views expressed in this forum.