'Healing Our Divided Society': The Kerner Commission at 50
In 1968, the National Advisory Commission on Civil Disorders, commonly known as the Kerner Commission, concluded that America was heading towards “two societies, one black, one white – separate and unequal”. Today, America’s communities are experiencing increasing racial tensions and inequality, working-class resentment over the unfulfilled American Dream, white supremacist violence, toxic inaction in Washington, and the decline of the nation’s global example.

Join us for a presentation and discussion with Alan Curtis and Gary Younge. Alan Curtis is President of the Eisenhower Foundation and recently co-edited Healing Our Divided Society with Senator Fred Harris, the last surviving member of the Kerner Commission. The book reflects on America’s urban climate today and sets forth evidence-based policies concerning employment, education, housing, neighbourhood development, and criminal justice based on what has been proven to work – and not work. Gary Younge is an award-winning author, broadcaster, and academic. He writes for The Guardian and the Financial Times.

This is a public event: all are welcome to attend.

Please register via Eventbrite. A link to the meeting will be sent to registered attendees on the day.
Date: 16 June 2020, 15:30 (Tuesday, 8th week, Trinity 2020)
Venue: Online
Speakers: Alan Curtis (President, Milton S. Eisenhower Foundation), Gary Younge (Professor of Sociology, University of Manchester)
Organising department: Rothermere American Institute
Part of: Rothermere American Institute Events
Booking required?: Required
Booking url: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/healing-our-divided-society-the-kerner-commission-at-50-tickets-109143286508
Cost: Free
Audience: Public
Editor: Laura Spence