Critical Race Theory: What It Is and What It Isn't on Jan. 31

To kick off the month-long celebration of Black History Month 2022, the University of Hartford, in collaboration with Wesleyan University, will host a conversation on the topic of Critical Race Theory, with guest presenter Dr. Gloria Ladson-Billings. This program will be held virtually on Monday, January 31, 2022 at noon; Zoom access information below.

Dr. Ladson-Billings will explain the origins of Critical Race Theory and why it’s become such a political and cultural flashpoint. At its core, the current national uproar signals the imperative for institutions of higher education to examine and unearth the many ways race impacts society.

Join us on Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83745801958

More about our guest speaker

Gloria Ladson-Billings is the former Kellner Distinguished Chair of Urban Education at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She is a Fellow of the American Academy of Arts & Sciences, a Fellow of the American Educational Research Association, a Fellow of the Hagler Institute of Texas A&M University, and a member of the National Academy of Education, where she served as President 2017-2021.

Her area of expertise is culturally relevant pedagogy and equity-focused instruction. She is author of the critically acclaimed book, “The Dreamkeepers: Successful Teachers of African American Children” as well as two other single-authored books, ten edited books, and more than 100 journal articles and book chapters. She is the recipient of nine honorary degrees from US and international universities.

Questions? Contact the Office of Diversity and Community Engagement at odce@hartford.edu.