The lack of exposure to diverse ideas due to book bans can leave students underprepared and hinder their development of critical thinking skills. It’s also important to note that the recent surge in book bans began shortly after the George Floyd incident and the call for more diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts.
Join us as our panel discusses:
- The issue of censorship, historically, as it relates to banned books
- The role of First Amendment rights
- The impact of legislation
- The benefits of open access to information
- Contemporary concerns like shadow banning
- Actionable steps individuals can take to address censorship related to books
Panelists will include faculty members from the Berkeley College Legal Studies and Justice Studies departments, and the Division of General Education.
Speakers:
Heidi Hoefinger (Moderator)
Faculty, Berkeley College
Allen Sondej
Faculty, Berkeley College
Richard Schultz
Faculty, Berkeley College
Richard Olivieri
Faculty, Berkeley College
Laurie Mcfadden
Senior Director, Library, Berkeley College
Judith Corbett Carter
Faculty, Berkeley College
Kamilah Patterson (Student Panelist)
Student, Berkeley College
Don’t miss this important discussion event!
This event is FREE, but you must register.
Details
July 10, 2024
Campus
New York City Campus
Virtual
Audience
Current Students
Alumni
Prospective Students
General Events
Discussion Panel
Topic
Academics
