Annual Summit on Social Consciousness
A Conversation on Race and Justice in America
Wed, April 8, 2015 @ 07:00 pm - Sat, April 11 @ - 12:00 am
Andrews University invites you to attend its fourth annual Summit for Social Consciousness from Wednesday, April 8, through Saturday, April 11. This year’s symposium will focus on the theme of “A Conversation on Race and Justice in America.”
The objective will be to inform the community of the injustices and racial prejudices still alive in our nation, 51 years after the civil rights movement, and also provide a means for students and community leaders to engage in social action regardless of background. All events are free and open to the public.
Get involved. Make a difference.
Please note the following schedule highlights:
Wednesday, April 8
Panel Discussion
7 p.m., Seminary Chapel
Thursday, April 9
Documentary Screening of “The New Jim Crow”
7 p.m., Seminary Chapel
Friday, April 10
University Vespers: Race, Justice and Adventism
7 p.m., Pioneer Memorial Church
Saturday, April 11
Keynote Address: Paul Buckley
4 p.m., Seminary Chapel
The keynote presentation will be followed by breakout sessions at 6 p.m. The breakouts are designed to provide an informal setting to let everyone join the conversation on these important issues. These sessions will explore topics related to race and justice in the U.S., including health outcomes, white privilege, minority youth issues and more.
