Across the nation many Americans feel undervalued or just plain left out in our land of supposed opportunity. Why do such big disparities exist? Is capitalism to blame? Does our democracy only work for the lucky ones? These authors discuss the battle for acceptance and who's making progress.
| Where: | Integrated Learning Center Room 150 (Seats 155, Wheelchair accessible)    |
| When: | Sat, Mar 15, 2:30 pm - 3:25 pm |
| Signing area: | Sales & Signing Area - Integrated Learning Center (following presentation)
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| Genre: | Current Issues / Politics / Social Science |
| Moderator: | Bridget Wade Radcliff |
| Sponsors: | Session made possible courtesy of Bookmans Entertainment Exchange, Barbara E. Stokely |
Omar El Akkad is an author and journalist. His latest book, "One Day Everyone Will Have Always Been Against This," is a powerful exploration of what it means to be an immigrant in a country that betrays its fundamental values....
Zeke Hernandez is the Max and Bernice Garchik Family Presidential Associate Professor at the Wharton School. His pioneering research linking immigration to investment and economic growth has won multiple prizes, including an unprecedented three emerging scholar awards....
Sarah Jones' book, "Disposable," is an in-depth personal narrative combined with reporting that exposes the cruelty of America's racial and income inequality and the shattering effect that COVID-19 has had on our most vulnerable....
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