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The Lewis Walker Institute for the Study of Ethnic Relations on the campus of Western Michigan University presents informative and interesting speakers, community interest, and student-centered events throughout the year.

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Linguistic Justice, Black Language, Literacy & Educational Practice - Dr. April Baker-Bell

Date: Nov. 17
Time: 2 to 4 p.m.
Location: Sangren Hall
A two-hour combined talk and workshop exploring Linguistic Justice and its implications for Black children, language, literacy, teaching, and assessment.

PART 2: Lunch & Learn with Dr. J. Cody Nielsen on the History of Racism through the Lens of American Religion

Date: Nov. 19
Time: noon to 2 p.m.
Join the Walker Institute for the Study of Race and Ethnic Relations for a four-part interrogative Lunch and Learn series with Dr. J. Cody Nielsen. The series traces how racism developed alongside…

PART 3: Lunch & Learn with Dr. J. Cody Nielsen on the History of Racism through the Lens of American Religion

Date: Dec. 3
Time: noon to 2 p.m.
Join the Walker Institute for the Study of Race and Ethnic Relations for a four-part interrogative Lunch and Learn series with Dr. J. Cody Nielsen. The series traces how racism developed alongside…

PART 4: Lunch & Learn with Dr. J. Cody Nielsen on the History of Racism through the Lens of American Religion

Date: Dec. 10
Time: noon to 2 p.m.
Join the Walker Institute for the Study of Race and Ethnic Relations for a four-part interrogative Lunch and Learn series with Dr. J. Cody Nielsen. The series traces how racism developed alongside…