Over the past few years, discussions of racial inequality have saturated the national consciousness, as a myriad of forces brought the dream of a post-racial America into question. Evidence of police brutality and racial injustice operating in the social media age have brought the issue to a fever pitch, especially given the polarizing political atmosphere surrounding the 2016 election cycle. The Dean's Fellows of the College of Arts and Letters are excited to bring Jelani Cobb to campus for a discussion.
Cobb will speak and asnwer questions on complex dynamics of race in America. Audience members are invited to text in questions during the event.
Cobb teaches in the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism. He is a frequent contributor to CNN and a staff writer at The New Yorker, where he has penned a remarkable series of articles about race, the police, and injustice. His articles include “The Anger in Ferguson,” “Murders in Charleston,” and “What We Talk About When We Talk About Reparations. Additionally, he has gained recognition for his Frontline documentary “Policing the Police,” released in September, and his contribution to the acclaimed Ava DuVernay documentary, 13th.
All are welcome.