Widening the Circle of Concern: Race, Identity, and Inclusivity led by Dr. Steve Peraza
Together we will explore the tough issues of race in America, learn more about the formation and effects of white supremacy culture, and along the way center the stories of people of color like the Rev. Jeffrey Campbell, the first Black graduate of SLU. We will learn more about allyship, so that we can increase human empathy and ultimately widen our circle of concern.
This is a 3-part series that will meet at 7:00 p.m. via Zoom on:
- Tuesday, March 23
- Tuesday, March 30
- Tuesday, April 6
Steve is a graduate of St. Lawrence University, loved his time in Canton, and has spoken at our church before. He is now an Assistant Professor in the Department of History and Social Studies Education at SUNY-Buffalo State College. Steve earned his Ph.D. in U.S. history from SUNY-Buffalo, specializing in slavery and manumission in the Atlantic World. Other research interests include race and racism in America, the Harlem Renaissance, and the long civil rights movement. He teaches courses on U.S. history, Black American history, African Americans and Civil Rights, and Hip Hop Culture.