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Michael Eric Dyson speaking in San Jose Feb. 24
More info here: http://blogs.sjsu.edu/today/2014/michael-eric-dyson-to-speak-at-sjsu/
“Are we post-racial, or is racism still a problem?” This question—central to shock waves that rocked campus in response to alleged hate crimes at SJSU—is the topic of an upcoming provocative discussion.
The event will begin at 6 p.m. Feb. 24 in Morris Dailey Auditorium with remarks by Dr. Michael Eric Dyson, a Georgetown University professor of sociology. Admission is free. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. for SJSU students with Tower Card, and 5:45 p.m. for the general public. The event will be streamed live on the web and accessible from the university homepage.
The event will begin at 6 p.m. Feb. 24 in Morris Dailey Auditorium with remarks by Dr. Michael Eric Dyson, a Georgetown University professor of sociology. Admission is free. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. for SJSU students with Tower Card, and 5:45 p.m. for the general public. The event will be streamed live on the web and accessible from the university homepage.
More info about the alleged crimes: San Jose State students accused of tormenting black roommate are charged with hate crimes (Mercury News 11/21/13); Racial hate crime: San Jose State report says school's actions were swift, correct (2/4/14)