The Understanding Race Theme Semester Student Steering Committee in partnership with the Center for Campus Involvement's Social Justice Speaker Series presents...

An Evening with Tim Wise on Wednesday, April 17th at 5:00pm in the Michigan League Ballroom.

Tim Wise is among the most prominent anti-racist writers and educators in the United States. He is the author of six books, including his latest, Dear White America: Letter to a New Minority and his highly acclaimed memoir, White Like Me: Reflections on Race from a Privileged Son. Wise has spoken in all 50 states, on over 800 college and high school campuses and to community groups across the nation.

Other sponsors for this event include: The Diversity Council, the Department of Afroamerican and African Studies, the Department of American Culture, MESA, Interfaith Council for Peace & Justice, Zingerman's, Michigan Access Program, LSA Honors Program, and the Center for Public Policy in Diverse Societies.

Doors open at 4pm. A reception will be held following the keynote in the Michigan League Vandenberg Room.