Let’s Talk about George Floyd: Systemic Racism in the United States Today

USC Visions and Voices

An examination of the structural, institutional, and systemic racism in the U.S. and their influence on the life and death of George Floyd.

USC Fisher Museum of Art

“Since we know George Floyd’s death with tragic clarity, we must know Floyd’s America—and life—with tragic clarity. Essential for our times.”—Ibram X. Kendi on His Name Is George Floyd Examine structural, institutional, and systemic racism and the life and death of George Floyd with <a href="http://toluse.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Toluse Olorunnipa</a>, a Pulitzer Prize–winning reporter for The Washington Post and co-author of His Name Is George Floyd. Olorunnipa will be joined by <a href="http://www.brittanyfriedman.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Brittany Friedman</a>, a USC professor of sociology; <a href="https://jodyarmour.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Jody David Armour</a>, Roy P. Crocker Professor of Law at USC; and moderator Kymia Freeman, a public relations student at the USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism, to explore themes from his landmark biography, which analyzes racist laws, racial segregation, mass incarceration, and other issues that affect the lives of Black Americans, and discuss how we can create meaningful change and move towards a more equitable society. A reception with music, food, and an interactive mural will follow. This special event is presented in conjunction with Kara Walker: Cut to the Quick, on view at the USC Fisher Museum of Art from September 8 through December 9, 2023.<a href="https://visionsandvoices.usc.edu/eventdetails/?event_id=43415119438464&s_type=&s_genre=" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Click here to learn more. </a>

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