In this panel, Lehigh students will discuss their experiences “Traveling While Black” as they studied abroad. Our student panelists will share why they chose to study abroad and what resources they consulted to help make their decision; describe the joys, surprises, and challenges they encountered in their journeys, and offer advice for others who are

A conversation about the intersection between race and higher education, with Lehigh University students Risa Nkululeko, Justin Burrell, Margaret Robinnette, moderated by Roman Mitchell; opening remarks provided by Annie Balles.  Lehigh University Fairchild-Martindale Library, CIRCLE, 4th floor South

A conversation about the intersection between race and the arts, with Calvin Alexander Ramsey (author and playwright), Anthony Smith Jr. (visual and mixed-media artist), Deirdre Van Walters (President of Basement Poetry), Michael Freeman (abstract artist), moderated by Camille Armstrong a.k.a. CAMILLE WHO (performing and teaching artist). Muhlenberg College, Seegers Union Rooms 108-100

A conversation about the intersection between the local and nationwide experiences of Black Americans, with Tafeni L. English-Relf (Director of Southern Poverty Law Center, Alabama), Esther M. Lee (President, Bethlehem NAACP), Rev. Dr. Gregory Edward (Resurrected Life Church), moderated by Holona Ochs (Lehigh University Associate Professor of Politcal Science); opening remarks provided by Senior Pastor

A conversation about the intersection between race and corporate America, with Monica Brooks (PPL), Natasha Ljuiljic (Air Products), Derrick Brown (Metz), William Brown (FIA NYC), Veronica Hunter (Delta Upsilon), moderated by Kevin Greene (COO of Faces International). Northampton Community College, Fowler Family Southside Center, Room 605

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A conversation about the intersection between standing by and standing up, with Lee Butz (Chairman of the Board of Alvin H. Butz, Inc.), Marci Ronald-Lesko (United Way), Michael J. Seiden, Megan Briggs (Lehigh Valley Community Foundation), and Annie Balles (Lehigh student).

Join us for our closing reception and final discussion surrounding the Traveling While Black installation. This discussion will feature those involved in the Traveling While Black film including Virginia Ali, Courtland Cox, Sandra Butter-Trusdale, and Roger Ross Williams, director*, moderated by Jaciel Cordoba (anchor at WFMZ-TV). *joining via Zoom. Zoellner Arts Center, Black Box Theater