How democratic is the political process in this country? As a society, how can we understand and overcome the racialized nature of American citizenship? Who gets to vote, who doesn't and why? And ultimately, how much do our votes really count?
Join this lively, critical conversation about these questions and an opportunity to challenge ourselves to think, imagine, and act to revitalize and reinvent a more participatory democracy.
Free and open to the public. Reservations are required and can be made online, by e-mail at events@prairie.org, or by calling 312.422.5580. Refreshments will be served.
Experimental Station
6100 South Blackstone Avenue
Chicago
This program is a part of The Public Square at the IHC's "Looking for Democracy in '08 and Beyond" series. "Louder than a Bomb" poets will open up this roundtable conversation featuring:
- Martha Biondi (moderator), Professor of African American Studies and History at Northwestern University
- Michael Dawson, Professor of Political Science at the University of Chicago and founder of the University's Center for the Study of Race, Politics, and Culture.
Dan Johnson-Weinberger, President of Progressive Public Affairs, a communications and policy development firm
Theresa Amato, founder of the Citizen Advocacy Center and former national presidential campaign manager for Ralph Nader in 2000 and 2004
Alejandra Ibanez, Executive Director of Pilsen Alliance, a non-profit grassroots community agency committed to preserving the historic cultural class identity of Pilsen
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