Best-selling Author/Economic and Social Policy Expert to Discuss the True Cost of Racism
May 14, 2021
WHAT: ESL Charitable Foundation presents Monroe Community College’s 13th annual Scholars’ Day keynote speaker Heather McGhee, author of the best-seller “The Sum of Us: What Racism Costs Everyone and How We Can Prosper Together” and an expert on economic and social policy, for a conversation on the true cost of racism impacting all Americans. Her talk will offer an actionable roadmap during one of the most critical and troubled periods in U.S. history.
WHERE: Advance registration is required for this free, virtual event:
https://monroecommunity.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_v7hohF8GTzmxxUNQ3PSkHA
Registrants will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the event.
Heather McGhee
WHEN: 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 19
DETAILS: In her new book, Heather McGhee illuminates how racism is at the root of some of America’s most vexing public problems, from collapsing infrastructure to rising student debt. She uses historical examples to make her case — from the subprime mortgage crisis to the filling and closing of formerly all-white public swimming pools. She argues that America will not reach its potential until white people understand that racism hurts everybody.
As the former president of the inequality-focused think tank Demos, McGhee has drafted legislation, testified before Congress, and become a regular contributor on national news shows. She holds a Juris Doctorate from the University of California at Berkeley School of Law and a bachelor’s degree in American studies from Yale University.
Evan Dawson, host of WXXI’s current affairs, radio talk program Connections, will moderate the Q&A session.