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A collaborative speaker series between the Richland County Foundation, MRCPL, Renaissance Theatre, and Richland Source, designed to bring the community together for new perspectives and connections, focusing on complex issues and community challenges.
Kaleidoscope Series – Presents Dr. Lerone Martin
Thu. Oct. 2, 5:30 PM @ The Renaissance Theatre
Join us for a compelling evening with Dr. Lerone Martin, Director of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Research and Education Institute at Stanford University, as part of the Kaleidoscope Speaker Series. Dr. Martin will focus on the topic of communicating across divides.
A nationally respected voice on religion, race, and American politics, Dr. Martin examines the historical and present-day forces that shape our society. His work explores how institutions—not just individuals—perpetuate inequality, and how a deeper understanding of these systems can lead to real change.An award-winning educator and public scholar, Dr. Martin’s lectures are known for encouraging thoughtful, civil dialogue around the most pressing issues of our time. His research and teaching challenge audiences to look beyond blame and examine the broader mechanisms that sustain division and injustice.
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Kaleidoscope Series – Presents Mya Frazier
Thu. Nov. 6, 5:30 PM @ The Renaissance Theatre
We are pleased to welcome Mya Frazier, an investigative and narrative journalist based in the Midwest, for an engaging discussion on economic mobility in America. Mya’s work has appeared in esteemed publications such as The New York Times Magazine, Bloomberg Businessweek, The New Yorker, and Harper’s. Her reporting focuses on the power dynamics within the U.S. financial system and their profound effects on low-income households. Currently, she is authoring a book for Knopf about the role of the credit reporting system in America’s inequality crisis. Ms. Frazier will focus her discussion on economic mobility.
In this talk, Mya will explore the systemic challenges that hinder economic advancement for many Americans, drawing from her extensive research and reporting. Attendees will gain a deeper understanding of the structural factors influencing economic mobility and engage in a conversation about potential pathways to a more equitable financial landscape.
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