Checking the Box(es): Race, Latinx and the U.S. Census

Event Contact: Amber Lawrence, UC Berkeley Library event coordinator, UC Berkeley, libraryevents [at] berkeley.edu
Access Coordinator: Amber Lawrence, libraryevents [at] berkeley.edu, 510-459-9108
Speakers: Victoria Robinson, Lecturer & American Cultures Program Director Comparative Ethnic Studies, UC Berkeley Department of Ethnic Studies; Cristina Mora, Associate Professor of Sociology and Chicano/Latino Studies, UC Berkeley Sociology; Tina Sacks, Assistant Professor at UC Berkeley’s School of Social Welfare, UC Berkeley School of Social Welfare
Sponsors: Library, Institute of Governmental Studies, American Cultures Center
Census 2020—like every census since 1790—uses racial categorizations that reflect the prejudices of our time. At the same time, it provides a powerful tool that exposes the impact of racism on income, education, health, home ownership, employment and more for each person living in the United States.
Join us for a conversation with renowned Berkeley faculty discussing how these contested categories impact their research and teaching.
This zoom webinar will be recorded and live streamed to Youtube.
If you require an accommodation to effectively participate in this event, please contact the access coordinator Amber Lawrence at libraryevents [at] berkeley.edu or 510-459-9108, with at least 7-10 days in advance.
Open to audience: All Audiences
Registration required
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