You are invited to attend the next event in the Office for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion’s lecture series on Monday, July 24. The Vice Chancellor for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion began the lecture series in 2015 with the goal of featuring high-profile speakers to address relevant issues in equity, diversity, inclusion, and social justice. For our second event in 2023, we are proud to host Dr. Michael Eric Dyson, distinguished professor, gifted writer, and prominent media personality. He has taught at some of the nation’s most prestigious universities, including Princeton, Brown, and Georgetown. He is currently a Distinguished University Professor at Vanderbilt University.
Dyson has authored more than 25 books, including seven New York Times bestsellers. He has won numerous awards for his literary achievements, including the 2020 Langston Hughes Medal, the American Book Award, and two NAACP Image Awards.
In addition to his academic and writing pursuits, Dyson is also a leading public intellectual, known for his thought-provoking insights on race, social justice, and contemporary culture. His books on figures such as Martin Luther King Jr., Malcolm X, and Barack Obama have garnered widespread acclaim and sparked important conversations about race in America.
The event will be held on July 24 at UC San Diego Park & Market from 5 – 7 p.m. Check-in begins at 4:30 p.m. Food and beverages will be served. Parking is available at the Padres Parkade (440 11th Ave., San Diego, CA, 92101) or take the MTS Trolley Blue Line to Park and Market. Please note that July 24 is a Padres home game day, and taking public transportation is highly encouraged.
We would like to thank the Division of Extended Studies for partnering with us on this lecture series.
