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How to Form a More Inclusive Union

Panelists at the 2018 Symposium State of Race discussed voter engagement strategies and the rise of hate speech in America.

BY Lalini Pedris

Blog Post

06.05.2018
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Whose Racial Story Do We Tell?

America is a land of freedom and justice for all, but is that for everyone?

BY Agung Putra

Blog Post

05.30.2018
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The Best Moments from Past State of Race Symposiums

You can register now for this year's symposium.

BY Communications and Society Program

Blog Post

05.18.2018
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Leaders to Gather in Chicago for Latino Economic Summit

Former U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan is scheduled to address a conference in Chicago on economic issues facing the nation's Latinos.

BY US News & World Report

Of Interest

05.16.2018
Racial Equity

Students Explore History of Race, Racism in Phila.

Too often, the dominant narrative of Philadelphia history focuses on the accomplishments of white men, leaving out the equally important contributions of other groups including people of color and women.

BY Samantha Garzillo

Blog Post

04.13.2018
Racial Equity

Students Say, "Change Starts With Us"

As thousands organized to lead and take part in March for Our Lives, students from 14 high schools across New Orleans came together to inspire each other to lead solutions to racial inequities,

BY Youth Leadership Programs

Blog Post

03.30.2018
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Why We Need to Talk About Race

Michele Norris speaks with philanthropists Jeff Raikes and Darren Walker at the 2017 Ideas Festival.

BY Aspen Ideas to Go

Podcast

02.07.2018
Racial Equity

Reflections on a Lesson in Civil Discourse

We realized that it would be a disservice to allow the conversation to stop within the confines of the seminar space’s four walls. We were motivated to create change.

BY Demond McDonald

Blog Post

01.10.2018
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Race Relations in a Divided Nation

The Aspen Institute Symposium on the State of Race in America explores individual, cultural, institutional and structural causes of racial problems, looking towards new and viable solutions. The 2017 Symposium focused on two important themes –the wealth gap and the future dialogue on race.

BY Communications and Society Program

Blog Post

12.13.2017
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