The 2026 Social Justice Symposium April 7-9 will honor the legacy of the late civil rights leader Jesse Jackson.
The symposium will kick off April 7 with a keynote address by scholar and historian , who will examine Jackson’s impact on American politics, leadership and the struggle for social and economic justice. The keynote will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in Anderson Center, Rooms 111 and 112.
Throughout the week, additional programs, including a movie night, will celebrate Jackson’s life and legacy. The Hedgeman Center is hosting the event.
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