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Next webinar in Cornell’s “Racism in America” series next week

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ITHACA, N.Y. (WHCU) – Cornell University’s College of Arts and Science hosts the next session in its yearlong webinar series next week.

In the February 24th edition of “Racism in America,” speakers will examine how protest movements and civil disobedience have been used in an attempt to both end and uphold racial discrimination and white supremacy.

This webinar will be presented in collaboration with the Cornell Law School.

It’s free and open to the public, but registration is required.

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