Events

We host a wide range of virtual and in-person events, including webinars, the Diversity Challenge, and events organized jointly with our partners.

Annual Anderson "AJ" Franklin Lecture Series

The Annual Anderson "AJ" Franklin Lecture provides a platform for esteemed scholars and community leaders to deliver a lecture focusing on unifying approaches to the ongoing disruption and dismantling of racism with our society, in honor of Dr. Franklin's life work combating racism.

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Roundtable

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Diversity Challenge Conference

The Institute aims to address racial or cultural issues in the current global climate that could benefit from a pragmatic, scholarly, or grassroots focus through its Diversity Challenge conference. The Diversity Challenge will return virtually in 2025, centering graduate students.听

Webinars & Lectures

All events are in Eastern Time. Webinars require a听free Zoom account听to join.

Stay tuned and check back often for our upcoming webinar and lectures.