UW-Milwaukee’s Honors Equity Team and co-sponsors, the Inclusive Excellence Center and Student Involvement, invite students and community members to the first “Race, Justice, Power!” Undergraduate Research Conference on Friday, Feb. 24, from 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Honors House, Room 196.
To strengthen UWM’s campus community’s commitment to antiracist activism, the conference will highlight various undergraduate students’ multidisciplinary research on issues that challenge racial oppression. Snacks and beverages will be provided for attendees.
From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., keynote speaker and Rufus King High School alumnus Adam Carr, a Milwaukee historian and story collector, will present “MKE101: Interpreting stories of freedom in Milwaukee.” The session aims to build a foundational narrative for understanding Milwaukee and explore how lessons from our shared history can propel us toward a better future. We’ll delve into three canonical stories in Milwaukee’s movement history: the Open Housing Marches, Chapman Hall Takeover and origins of Milwaukee’s Indian Community School. Be prepared to draw, diagram and even move (no special skills required).
Research presentations will run from 1:15 to 4 p.m. Find the full schedule and conference details.
For any questions or accessibility requests, email honors-antiracism@uwm.edu.
