Rather than give in to fear, this forum brings thought leaders from the frontline of contemporary political debates and grassroots activist political struggle to join students in forward-thinking conversations about what the shifting political winds mean for college students, women and marginalized communities, and the ways young activists across the nation are re-imagining the most important issues of our time. We will reflect on activist strategies and successes that haven’t penetrated national media. And at the same time, consider the ways popular culture moments driven by artists like Beyonce and Kendrick Lamar, actors like Jesse Williams and sports figures like Colin Kaepernick are both invigorating and distracting from social justice efforts. Run Toward Fear explores the new national landscape at the intersection of youth activism and social change.

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