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Multicultural Affairs Symposium, Mixed: The Politics of Hybrid Identities
With three days of lectures, readings, and panel discussions, the 6th Annual Ray Warren Multicultural Affairs Symposium will bring leading academics from across the country together with voices from within the Portland community. The student-organized symposium, titled “Mixed: The Politics of Hybrid Identities,” will offer the following keynote lectures:
- “Obama and the Biracial Factor: Race, Sexuality, and the Battle for a New America,” featuring Andrew Jolivétte, an educator, writer, and social/cultural critic, on Nov. 11 at 3:30 p.m.
- “Secrets of a Mixed Race Child,” featuring Dmae Roberts, a radio artist and writer, on Nov. 11 at 7 p.m.
- “The Future of Multiracial Politics,” featuring Kim Williams, associate professor of public policy at the Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University, on Nov. 12 at 7 p.m.
Additional afternoon sessions will address interracial family dynamics, performance and popular culture, indigenous identities, and related topics. View complete event information at the symposium website.
When: November 11-13
Where: Templeton Campus Center, various rooms
Cost: All events are free
Contact: For more information, contact Kim Brodkin at 503-768-7678
