This is an election year. In the current polarized political climate, the landscape of American culture can feel imbued with issues of race: from racial overtones to outright racism to defensiveness about whether race or racism is being invoked at all. Race is frequently the 800-pound elephant or gorilla in the room, its visibility debatable depending upon one’s perspectives.
In his new book, Why Does Everything Have to Be About Race? lawyer, New York Times bestselling author, and former CNN political commentator Keith Boykin tackles some of the most widespread deceptions about race:
So, yes, everything is about race.
Join us for a wide-ranging and thought-provoking conversation between Keith Boykin and his classmate, Regina Speed-Bost, about how to recognize and refute myths, misinformation, and outright lies with history, knowledge, and truth, and, in doing so, move from the argument phase to that of solution.
Autographed books available for suggested gift of $35.
The program is being offered free of charge to all lawyers and staff for IILP’s Visionary Partners, Partners, and Allies. Unsure if your firm/company supports IILP? Find out here.
The program is open to the public.
Questions/Contact: info@theiilp.com.
