THE GREAT DEBATE

“RACE IN THE OBAMA ERA: POLITICS, CULTURE OR CLASS?”

 vs.  vs.     

Friday, February 10, 2012, 7:00 p.m. -- 9:30 p.m.

Xavier University

Gallagher Student Center Theater

The Great Debate is an intellectual and cultural forum debating “hot topic” issues of the day.  The issues are debated from the perspective legacies of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Malcolm X and a John Coltrane (Synthesis) of these two perspectives.  As part of the experience, cultural vignettes such as musical selections, dramatic interpretation and spoken word will engage the audience in the interactive experience.

Xavier University take the position of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr, Wilberforce University will take the position of the John Coltrane (Synthesis) and Miami University take the Malcolm X position while local public officials will serve as judges.

This program is done in partnership with Make It Plain Consulting of Cincinnati, Mr. Tommie Lewis, CEO.

For more information, please call the Office of Multicultural Affairs at 513-745-3181 or email us multiculturalaffairs@xavier.edu