Columbia at Home: We All Can Lead | Finding Our Own Roles in Creating Change
Channel: Columbia Alumni
Date: 2020-06-30

The Black Alumni Council hosts a discussion about anti-Black violence, systemic racism, and police brutality as well as the recent widespread Black Lives Matter protests and calls for action. 

Angela Myers '18BC, 2nd Vice President of the Minneapolis NAACP and Derek Lipscomb '11CC, educator and founder of The Work, discuss the historical injustices that have led to this moment, the efforts they are making to address them, and how we may all be part of creating change. They are joined by moderator Lisa Dolberry Hancock '93SIPA, Fellowship Director, Columbia World Projects and Director, Obama Foundation Scholars Program at Columbia University.

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The CAA’s weekly Columbia at Home virtual series features Columbians speaking on informative and engaging topics during this difficult time. Diverse topics span the latest on the COVID-19 crisis, health and wellness, entertainment, and more.