W.E.B. Du Bois Lecture with Brent Staples

February 23, 2023

Penn President Liz Magill gave welcoming remarks at Penn’s Inaugural W.E.B. Du Bois Lecture in Public Social Science.  New York Times journalist Brent Staples and Penn’s Tukufu Zuberi discussed Du Bois’ legacy and influence, Staples’ personal and professional journey, and the importance of speaking truth to power.

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Photographs by Eddy Marenco.