MLK Day Teach-In
Truth Power: Disinformation and the Undermining of American Democracy - Get Facts and Act
Monday, January 20, 11:00 am to 3:00 pm
WMU Bernhard Center, 2nd fl.
The event is free and open to the public
Free Parking in the Parking Structure
Presenters, including WMU faculty and students and community/social action leaders, will raise urgent issues and questions, inspire critical thinking, and connect attendees to action opportunities.
The “Teach-In” includes 35 local organizations staffing informational tables, and many opportunities for conversation, involvement, and taking action.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:
11:00a.m. HOW MISINFORMATION IS HARMING DEMOCRACY
Dr. Sue Ellen Christian (Communications)
11:30a.m. CLIMATE JUSTICE AND CLIMATE DENIAL
Dr. Dave Karowe (Biology) & Rei Gordon (Political Science)
12:00p.m. ORGANIZERS AND WORKERS ADDRESSING POVERTY
Rev. Nathan Dannison (First Congregational Church)
12:30p.m. REVERSING RUNAWAY INEQUALITY
Bill Farmer (SW MI DSA, Labor for Bernie)
1:00p.m. EXPLORING COALITION BUILDING WITHIN THE LGBT AND AFRICAN AMERICAN COMMUNITY
Marshall Kilgore (Community Advocate)
1:30p.m. INEQUALITY AND WOMEN OF COLOR IN KALAMAZOO
Grace Lubwama (YWCA)
2:00p.m. CURRENT THREATS TO IMMIGRANT FAMILIES
Dr. Tim Ready (Sociology), Mark Delorey (Foundation Scholars) & WMU Students
2:30p.m. MLK IN 2020: LEGACY & VISION
Dr. Don Cooney (Social Work)