March 24, 2021 – Millikin University will present the 5th annual Civic Discourse Week on April 12-16, 2021. In the midst of an increasingly diverse array of perspectives, civic discourse helps demonstrate the shared responsibility to one another, our commitment to our systems, and our willingness to choose to elevate the conversation.
This year’s Civic Discourse Week theme is “Identity with Intention” featuring interactive discussions and activities focused on particular topics, including the LGBTQ+ community, underrepresented and marginalized identities, diversity, inclusion, and equity matters, and raising awareness on combating all sexual violence.
Civic Discourse Week 2021 includes the following events.
Monday, April 12 – Safe Zone Training
Tuesday, April 13 – Intersectionality Project featuring Leslie Deeb
Wednesday, April 14 – Sinclair Ceasar III
Thursday, April 15 – Conversation on Race with Abu Ansari
Friday, April 16 – Take Back the Night
