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LSP is honored to have Dr. Andre E. Johnson as our guest speaker at our next Community Meeting on Monday, June 10 at 6pm.
Andre E. Johnson, Ph.D., is a Professor of Rhetoric and Media Studies in the Department of Communication and Film and holds a University Research Professorship at the University of Memphis. He is also the Andrew Mellon Just Transformation Fellow at the Center for Black Digital Research at Penn State University, a National Research Fellow for the Center for the Study of Religion & American Culture, and a Visiting Scholar at Memphis Theological Seminary. Grounded in an interdisciplinary understanding of scholarship, Dr. Johnson studies the intersection of rhetoric, race, and religion. He teaches classes in African American public address, rhetorical criticism, religious communication, prophetic rhetoric, homiletics, and the rhetoric of social movements.
He is one of the authors of "The Summer of 2020", which offers a compelling exploration of the individuals who participated in one of America’s most significant social movements. Through interviews with activists—from seasoned organizers to first-time protesters—the authors delve into what Black Lives Matter meant to those on the movement's front lines.
In the wake of George Floyd’s tragic murder in May 2020, protests erupted across the United States, igniting a powerful resurgence of the Black Lives Matter (BLM) movement. The summer of 2020 marked a pivotal moment in history, with millions taking to the streets to demand justice and systemic change. Now, a new book titled "The Summer of 2020: George Floyd and the Resurgence of the Black Lives Matter Movement" spotlights the voices and perspectives of those who contributed to this historic movement.
We hope you will join us at the Barth House, or virtually on Zoom. All are Welcome!
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