The Lonnie B. Harris Black Cultural Center at Oregon State University is proud to announce a significant panel discussion featuring four distinguished Black faculty members. This event will delve into the social, educational, economic and political implications for African Americans following Donald Trump's election as the 47^th President of the United States in 2024.

Event Details:

• Date: Jan. 9
• Time: 5-7 p.m.
• Location: Lonnie B. Harris Black Cultural Center and on Zoom at https://oregonstate.zoom.us/j/92654059193?pwd=7psOjAIetIYE30gU2g1u38AjwcYJXW.1

Panelists:

Dr. Chris Stout, professor of political science

Dr. Tenisha Tevis, associate professor of education

Dr. Quincy Clark, assistant professor of education

Dr. Dwaine Plaza, professor of sociology

Discussion Topics:

• Social implications: Examining the impact on community relations, civil rights, policing, incarceration and opportunities for success.
• Educational implications: Analyzing changes in educational policies, access to higher education and the experiences of Black students and educators.
• Economic implications: Assessing economic policies, employment opportunities, wealth disparities, DEI, affirmative action and employment mobility affecting African Americans.
• Political implications: Exploring shifts in political power, voter rights and representation in government.
• Strategies for resistance: Exploring how African Americans can resist the future onslaught of policies and actions that will attempt to diminish their gains in the workplace, educational institutions, society and politics.