Our Vulnerable Democracy Part Two: Race and Democracy, A Roundtable Discussion

Dr. Bobby Donaldson, Director of the Center for Civil Rights History and Research at the University of South Carolina moderates a lively discussion about race and democracy today. From the anti-racist demonstrations of last summer to the events of January 6th, a roundtable of academics, activists and organizers will discuss white supremacy, voting rights, and the ongoing work to ensure the right of all people to participate in our democracy.
Panelists:
-Dr. Adolphus Belk, Professor of Political Science and African American Studies at Winthrop
-Marcurius Byrd, Organizing Director of the South Carolina Democratic Party
-Jazmyne McCrae, Vice President of Repeal the Heritage Act and Co-Founder of Empower SC
Sponsored by Duquesne University Department of History, Historic Columbia, Richland Library, the South Carolina Collaborative on Race, the South Carolina State Museum, and the University of South Carolina Center for Civil Rights History and Research.