February 10, 2009

Series gives students, faculty and others chance to talk about race

The first "Difficult Dialogues" session begins on Feb. 11 at the Black Cultural Center, 1100 Third St., with the topic "Race and the Academy." A panel will respond to questions of race on Purdue's campus and the audience will break up into smaller groups to have a more intimate dialogue.

Other dates for "Difficult Dialogues" include March 11, with the topic "Race and Queer Identity," and April 8, on the topic "Race and Health." 

All sessions are from 2-4 p.m.  The series is free and open to the public.

"Like no other time in American history conversations on race and how it impacts the daily lives of all people are needed so that we can better understand and appreciate ourselves and our world," said Jolivette Anderson-Douoning, facilities and program supervisor at the center.

"Difficult Dialogues on Race gives students, faculty, staff and community members the opportunity to talk about race and issues that intersect race in our attempt to understand those that have been traditionally under-represented."

For more information contact the Black Cultural Center at (765) 494-3092.

Writer: Clyde Hughes, (765) 494-2073, jchughes@purdue.edu

Sources: Renee Thiomas (765) 494-3091, rathomas@purdue.edu

Jolivette Anderson-Douoning, (765) 494-3094, anders50@purdue.edu

Purdue News Service: (765) 494-2096; purduenews@purdue.edu

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