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Dr. Cornel West inspires, confronts and loves Tulsans at 2021 Reconciliation in America National Symposium
Image of Dr. Cornel West is not from the symposium but Robert P. George and Cornel West speaking with attendees at the Student Pavilion at Arizona State University in Tempe, Arizona. Dr. Cornel West visited Tulsa virtually but still inspired, confronted, and loved his former hometown in profound ways at the 2021 Reconciliation in AmericaContinue reading “Dr. Cornel West inspires, confronts and loves Tulsans at 2021 Reconciliation in America National Symposium”
Isabel Wilkerson and Anneliese M. Bruner present at 2021 Reconciliation in America National Symposium
Isabel Wilkerson Isabel Wilkerson presented to the National Symposium as keynote speaker Wednesday, May 25, 2021. I listened to the audio of Wilkerson’s most recent important book titled, Caste: The Origins of Our Discontent. Wilkerson masterfully brings her research, rich metaphors, and personal stories to bear on an astounding claim that was a complete gameContinue reading “Isabel Wilkerson and Anneliese M. Bruner present at 2021 Reconciliation in America National Symposium”
1256 MOVEMENT TO PARTICIPATE IN 1921 TULSA RACE MASSACRE CENTENNIAL AND JUNETEENTH EVENTS
Many important events by key organizations are happening beginning the week before the centennial through Juneteenth. 1256 Movement plans to be there, listening, learning, growing, and interacting with the narratives of victims, survivors, and descendants of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre and also enjoying friendships with Black owned and led organizations. The following event calendarContinue reading “1256 MOVEMENT TO PARTICIPATE IN 1921 TULSA RACE MASSACRE CENTENNIAL AND JUNETEENTH EVENTS”