University of The District of Columbia - CAS Reads Big Welcomes Adam Harris

4200 Connecticut Avenue Northwest,Washington DC 20008

07 April, 2022

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Mr. Adam Harris, will discuss his book, The State Must Provide: Why America's Colleges Have Always Been Unequal--and How to Set Them Right. Please join the UDC College of Arts and Sciences, in conjunction with the UDC Board of Trustees, for the CAS Reads Big spring 2022 lecture on Thursday, April 7, 6:30 – 7:15 p.m. The featured author is Mr. Adam Harris, who will discuss his latest book, The State Must Provide: Why America's Colleges Have Always Been Unequal--and How to Set Them Right. It is described as “…the definitive chronicle of higher education’s failed attempts at equality and the long road still in front of us to remedy centuries of racial discrimination—and poses a daring solution to help solve the underfunding of HBCUs.” Told through a vivid cast of characters, The State Must Provide examines what happened before and after schools were supposedly integrated in the 20th century, and why “higher education remains broken to this day.” The New York Times said, “The State Must Provide’ is a must-read, detailing the complex dynamics that both reflect our nation’s dark history and show us the way toward a more equitable future.” This CAS Reads Big event will take place in-person at the UDC Van Ness campus’ Student Center, Main Ballroom, 4200 Connecticut Avenue NW—and students are encouraged to attend. Registration is required for this event, which is free and open to the public. Please note that UDC still requires a mask be worn by all people while on campus. For more information, please contact Kemmell Watson at [email protected] or Frenika Rivers at [email protected]