Opening remarks by Dr. Terrance Wooten, Assistant Professor, Black Studies
Why so much emphasis on “race”? Does using the term “race” turn people away from talking about it? Should we use “caste” instead? Given the current state of America, how do we have a civilized conversation about inequality. Can we unite around a different language? Join this uncensored discussion with fellow students and scholars. All viewpoints are welcomed.
This quarter’s Faculty Night event is a special collaboration with UCSB Arts & Lectures Race to Justice series.
The format of the event is as follows:
- A 10-minute presentation (listed above) followed by informal discussions at small “tables” (breakout rooms) with faculty and staff and students.
This program is designed to give students access to how professors and peers feel about issues that affect our UCSB community outside of the classroom. Please do not censor your opinions.
Zoom link will be sent out prior to event.
Prepare for the Conversation:
Hear Pulitzer prize-winning author Isabel Wilkerson speak about her new book, Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents, which examines the unspoken caste system that has shaped America and shows how our lives today are still defined by a hierarchy of human divisions. Her presentation will be followed by a live Q&A moderated by Ingrid Banks, Chair of the UCSB Department of Black Studies.
FREE to UCSB Students. Tues. JAN 26, 5 pm. A replay will be available for 7 days following the live event. Students must register in advance of the live event to watch the replay. Sign up to attend