Reflections on Politics, Race and Culture: Where We Are & Where We're Going

Reflections on Politics, Race and Culture: Where We Are & Where We’re Going

Date and Time

Jan 19, 2021 6:00 pm

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On the eve of the Inauguration of Joe Biden as the 46th president of the United States, Busboys and Poets will host a live conversation:

"Reflections on Politics, Race and Culture: Where We Are & Where We're Going."

This virtual spin on Busboys and Poets' Annual Inaugural Peace Ball will be hosted by Andy Shallal (Founder, Busboys and Poets), Ben Jealous (President, People For the American Way), and Jennifer Epps-Addison (Network President and Co-Executive Director Center for Popular Democracy)

with live music, poetry and special guests:

  • Angela Davis
  • Alice Walker
  • Alicia Garza
  • Nikki Giovanni
  • Somava Saha
  • Ibram X. Kendi
  • Medea Benjamin
  • Ayanna Pressley
  • Rashad Robinson
  • Lisa Calderon
  • Drew Glover
  • Erika Alexander
  • Amy Goodman
  • Latosha Brown
  • Alex Gomez
  • performance by DuPont Brass
  • music by DJ CarmenSpindiego
  • and more!

Presented in partnership with The Center for Popular Democracy.

FREE AND OPEN TO ALL

RSVP to receive the zoom link (limited capacity!)

This event will also broadcast on the Busboys and Poets Facebook page @BusboysandPoets

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