Being ‘Black in America’ topic of virtual talk

“Black in America,” a virtual discussion that explores critical race theory, protest and democracy, will be presented by Dr. Nyle Fort, a minister, activist and incoming professor of African-American Studies at Columbia University, on Wednesday, Feb. 23, at 7 p.m.

“This dynamic talk explains the continued relevance of race and racism in America, while masterfully engaging the legacy of Dr. King and the value of Black History Month,” said David White, director of Multicultural Support Services at Fredonia.

“Students, faculty, and administrators will leave with a deeper sense of what the critical race theory offers, including its capacity to help heal our nation's racial wound.” - Director of Multicultural Support Services David White

Dr. Fort, whose research addresses issues of race, religion, politics and activism, has spoken at Harvard, Yale, Stanford and New York universities, among others, and his work has been presented in the Guardian, Essence, Boston Globe, PBS, MSNBC and Black Agenda Report.

Fort has a Ph.D. in Religion and Interdisciplinary Humanities, with a concentration in African-American Studies, from Princeton University, and a B.A. in English from Morehouse College.

“Students, faculty, and administrators will leave with a deeper sense of what the critical race theory offers, including its capacity to help heal our nation's racial wound,” Mr. White added.

The free talk, sponsored by the Intercultural Center and Black Student Union, can be accessed at Zoom online registration link.