The From Every Nation Symposium on Race, or FEN Sym, is an annual lecture series sponsored by the Office for Multicultural Affairs. This event revolves around the three principles of the From Every Nation document: Multicultural Citizenship, Anti-racism & Accountablity, Reconciliation & Restoration. Guest lecturers present on an array of topics; from cultural awareness and diversity in schools, to embracing one's racial identity and issues of racism, in order to challenge the audience's minds and change perspectives in hopes of progressing towards becoming the community we would like to be.
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George Yancey is associate professor of sociology at the University of North Texas, specializing in race/ethnicity and biracial families. He is the coauthor of United by Faith (Oxford), coeditor of Just Don't Marry One(Judson) and the author of Beyond Black and White (Baker). He is the founder of Reconciliation Consulting, helping churches and ministries develop and sustain a multiracial emphasis.
Maitra will share her perspective on freedom of speech and how speakers are often "silenced" by society. Find out more about the FEN Symposium closing lecture here.
