Navigating a Polarized World: Episode 3, "John Lewis: Civil Rights, Mentorship and the Radical Choice of Hope"

Navigating a Polarized World Join us for a series of interviews and moderated discussions on managing and even thriving in a chaotic world. No registration is required. John Lewis: Civil Rights, Mentorship and the Radical Choice of Hope Thursday, Nov. 19 | Noon - 1:25 p.m. | MCC 201 Host: Matthew Phillips, Associate Professor of History Guest: Jacques Smith, Program Manager, Frances M. Franklin Academic Alliance Come to this session for a bit of "good trouble." John Lewis was a key leader and organizer in the Civil Rights Movement, facing violent mobs and entrenched systems of racism in the struggle for equality. How did a man who confronted so much hatred and terror remain hopeful? Join us as we explore how hope can be chosen as a radical act of defiance in a world that so often leads us toward cynicism. We will also consider Lewis's role as a mentor, especially later in his career as a U.S. Congressman, and the practical guidance he offered others seeking to combine moral conviction with meaningful action. In association with the History department at Metro, the History Club at Metro and the School of Liberal Arts and Sciences Food and drink provided by the Mandel Center for the Humanities Can't attend in person? Watch these discussions on Webex. Save the Date: Buddhism: Overcoming Suffering and Finding Hope Monday, Nov. 30 | Noon - 1:25 p.m. | MCC 201 QUESTIONS? Contact matthew.phillips@tri-c.edu | 216-987-2492