Working with partnering organizations, this three-part, virtual program series will explore historical connections to recent events in our country that have revealed vulnerabilities in our democratic framework and offer opportunities for discussion and dialog on how we can move forward together.
Facilitated by Dr. Jennifer Gunter, Director of the Collaborative on Race at the University of South Carolina and Kabrina Bass, Executive Director of the Midlands Mediation Center
According to Vann R. Newkirk in The Experiment podcast, democracy, “is entirely contingent upon not just laws, but the interpretation of laws, and also contingent upon certain actors’ willingness to abide by laws and to uphold norms. That is, you know, a lot of what we think democracy is, is fairy dust.”
This session will allow participants to engage in dialogue with one another to investigate the meaning of democracy and how we might work to protect this fragile concept. This will all be conducted in a space where all are welcome as we begin our journey towards being a more inclusive and welcoming community. To this end, please be prepared to use your camera function so that we can better connect with each other.
Dr. Jennifer Gunter Director of the Collaborative on Race at the University of South Carolina
Her work is all about teaching history and changing the future. As director of the South Carolina Collaborative for Race and Reconciliation, she facilitates dialogues and other programs with people throughout the state. Read more
Kabrina Bass Executive Director of the Midlands Mediation Center
Kabrina has a bachelor’s degree in religion with a minor in communication from Columbia College and a master’s degree in religion from Lutheran Theological Seminary. Read more
Partners for the three part discussion include: Richland Library; Historic Columbia; South Carolina State Museum, Duquesne University, Center for Civil Rights History and Research; and the Collaborative on Race at the University of South Carolina.
Add to Calendar2021-05-10 18:30:002021-05-10 19:30:00Our Vulnerable Democracy: Past, Present, and Future (Session Three)
This three-part virtual program series will explore historical connections to recent events in our country that have revealed vulnerabilities in our democratic framework and offer opportunities for discussion and dialog on how we can move forward together.
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