Speakers
Professor Randall Kennedy
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Event Type
The Civic Discourse Project
Academic Year
2020-2021
Civic Discourse Project season
Race, Justice, and Leadership in America
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Race, Social Justice, and Higher Ed: How Racist are Universities, Really?
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In a recent Chronicle of Higher Education essay, Harvard Law School Professor Randall Kennedy poses the question: “How Racist Are Universities, Really?” In it, he argues that in these volatile times, “hyperbolic accusations” can “do more harm than good.” Are universities systemically racist? Will recent university policies designed to address claims of racial bias on campus inhibit academic freedom?