DR. JOE FEAGIN

PRESENTATION: “White Men on Race”
Friday, Feb. 5

WORKSHOP:
“U.S. History My Teacher Never Told Me About”
Saturday, Feb. 6

Scarritt-Bennett Center, in partnership with Fisk University’s 88.1 FM WFSK radio show “Mind on the Matter,” will present two programs open to the Middle Tennessee community featuring nationally-renowned sociologist, author, and Pulitzer Prize nominee, Dr. Joe Feagin. Professor of Sociology at Texas A&M University, Dr. Feagin is an expert in the field of U.S. race relations, and has written dozens of major books on the subjects of racism, sexism, and classism. These programs are a project of the Harambee Institute at Scarritt-Bennett, an initiative that seeks to encourage the “unlearning” of racism.

PRESENTATION: “White Men on Race” – Friday, Feb. 5

Dr. Feagin will discuss some of the latest, most groundbreaking research that refutes the common myth that we live in a “post-racial” society. Feagin will candidly discuss the real issues behind racism, and with information gathered from groups of college students, white men, and African-Americans, will explore how racism is perceived and experienced in today’s America.

WHEN:
Friday, Feb. 5, 2010 
7 - 8 p.m. Presentation 8 - 8:30 p.m. Question and answer session

WHERE:       
Scarritt-Bennett Center (Laskey Great Hall)
1008 19th Avenue South 37212

COST:           
Free and open to the public.
RSVPs are encouraged, but not required.RSVP ONLINE
or call (615) 340-7557 or email aelliott@scarrittbennett.org.

WORKSHOP: “U.S. History My Teacher Never Told Me About” – Saturday, Feb. 6

Discover the startling realities about the myths, misinformation, and omissions of mainstream American history: What kind of role did enslaved black soldiers play in winning the Civil War? Did George Washington’s family have black family members? Why are some pieces of American history swept under the rug? Join nationally-renowned sociologist Dr. Joe R. Feagin as he discusses the pieces of history not typically taught in American history classes.

WHEN:
Saturday, Feb. 6, 2010
9 a.m. to noon

WHERE:  
Scarritt-Bennett Center (Room: Laskey B)
1008 19th Ave. S. 37212

COST:   $15 per person (includes continental breakfast); Teachers admitted at no cost (must show valid teachers’ ID).

Pre-registration required. To register, call (615) 340-7557 or email
aelliott@scarrittbennett.org. Download registration form below.

U.S. History My Teacher Never Told Me About
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