The theme for Claiming Williams 2021 is “From Racial Injustice to Restoration.” Throughout the day, we aim to explore the ways in which structural racial inequities, racism, and bigotry on campus and in the wider world have shaped the Williams College experience for students, faculty and staff.
Alumni are invited to be a part of the conversation this year. Please feel free to attend any of these programs:
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Morning Keynote: Ericka Hart, 11am – 12:15pm ET
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International Alumni Storytime, 1 – 2:30pm ET
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Reckoning with Enslavement and Colonialism in Williams’ Founding Documents, 2:45 – 4:15pm ET
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Town, Gown and Police Accountability: Civic responses to WPD misconduct, 2:45 – 4:15pm ET
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Racial Inequality and Food Insecurity, 2:45 – 4:15pm ET
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On the Frontlines of Inequity: Williams Alumni Working in EDI, 4:30 – 6pm ET
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Evening Keynote: An Evening with Michelle Alexander, 7:30pm ET