The event will feature a conversation about “Journalism and Racial Justice” between Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Wesley Lowery and award-winning book author Allissa V. Richardson (University of Southern California). In addition, recipients of DEMOCRACY LAB research grants will present their community-focused research projects. Support for this event also comes from The Yankelovich Center. 

This will be a hybrid event combining virtual panels with in-person viewing at the Public Engagement Building. 

Lunch and afternoon refreshments will be served on the terrace of PEB 721. 

Please RSVP via this form: 

https://forms.gle/aBD7iQZtbMruoQwm9 

Schedule of events: 

Noon-1 pm: Lunch on the terrace of PEB 721

1-2 pm: “Journalism and Racial Justice” panel featuring Allissa V. Richardson, author of Bearing Witness While Black: African Americans, Smartphones and the New Protest #Journalism, and Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Wesley Lowery, author of “Black City. White Paper” - an investigation about racism at the Philadelphia Inquirer.

2:30- 4 pm: Presentation of current Democracy Lab grant projects. This panel highlights projects done in collaboration with community partner organizations. 

4-5:30 pm: Afternoon reception.