#thisisamerica: A Webinar Series on Black America and Educational Inequalities in the COVID-19 Era and Beyond
Session 2: Are We There Yet? A Discussion about Next Steps for Black America, 2021 & Beyond
The past year saw no shortage of political and social protests and unrest that underline how much work still needs to be done in the name of racial justice and equity. In this second part of a two-session webinar series, expert Derris Hawkins-Smith leads a thoughtful discussion about the state of Black America today, with a look at the crucial steps that must be taken on the path forward. This webinar discusses:
- The Black Lives Matter movement and calls to “defund the police”/“defend the police”
- The Black vote: Are we getting a return on our investment?
- Representation matters, highlighting the importance of diversity and inclusion
ABOUT DERRIS HAWKINS-SMITH
Derris Hawkins-Smith, College and Career Academic Programs Specialist for Promise Heights (University of Maryland at Baltimore) at Renaissance Academy in Baltimore, MD