December 18, 2009 - The American Anthropological Association (AAA) is hosting a two-day symposium on Capitol Hill January 12-13 entitled, "A New Dialogue on Race." The public event is organized in conjunction with the Congressional Black Caucus.
The program will consist of four panels designed to look at race through the lenses of science, history, and lived experience. Key elements of the AAA's RACE: Are We So Different? national touring exhibit will also be on display. The symposium is designed to examine how domestic policy initiatives, media coverage, and the advocacy community can begin to shift current perceptions and correct misinformation about the concept of race. Tuesday, January 12 will also feature an opening luncheon and evening Congressional reception.
The symposium is part of a larger public education program, RACE, launched in 2007 and developed by the AAA with funding from the Ford Foundation and the National Science Foundation. RACE includes three traveling museum exhibitions, a public website, and educational materials to enhance public understanding of race and human diversity.
Additional information about attending the event is available on the American Anthropological Association's website.
