In the wake of protests in Hammond, Portage, Merrillville and elsewhere, PNW professors organized several lectures to explore racial inequality that has mobilized public outcry.

Thousands of people have been protesting the deaths of several black men and women at the hands of police.

Several faculty members decided to discuss the issue of racism.

“Activists are risking their lives for the sake of social justice,” said Deepa Majumdar, philosophy professor organizing the lectures. “I felt strongly that given this extraordinary historical moment, we, the faculty, ought to be pooling our expertise and producing educational presentations.”

The lectures are designed to help people understand the protests taking place nationwide, and to raise awareness of racism and racial inequality. The lectures include:

“The return of Black-led grassroots politics,” which will take place on Sept. 3 at 12:30 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.

“Race and wrongful convictions,” Oct. 6 at 12:30 p.m. -1:45 p.m. “Media framing and the politics of racism,” Nov. 3 at 12:30 p.m. -1:45 p.m. “How to talk about race in the 21st century,” Nov. 30 at 2 p.m. – 3:15 p.m.

The four lectures will be accessible for fee via Zoom or Facebook live.  For more information, see the event webpage at pnw.edu/anti-racism.