VANCOUVER, Wash. – Washington State University Vancouver will host a panel discussion “Black, Brown and Blue: Diverse perspectives on race, policing and justice” at 1:30 p.m. April 3 in the Dengerink Administration Building, Room 110. This event is free and open to the public.
Recent police killings of people of color have led to protests and demonstrations across America, raising larger questions related to racial and ethnic disparities in the criminal justice system. Five panelists who view these issues from a variety of lenses will discuss the root causes of these disparities, their consequences and how we can move forward. The panel will be moderated by Clay Mosher, professor of sociology at 91ԹϺ. Panelists include:
- Pat Escamilla, juvenile court administrator for Clark County
- JoAnn Hardesty, president of NAACP Portland Chapter and consultant
- Alexes Harris, associate professor of sociology at the University of Washington
- James McElvain, chief of police for the City of Vancouver
- Charles McGee, president and CEO of Black Parent Initiative
About 91ԹϺ
91ԹϺ is located at 14204 N. E. Salmon Creek Ave. in Vancouver, east of the 134th Street exit from either I-5 or I-205, or via C-Tran bus service. Complimentary parking passes will be available at the event.
91ԹϺ is celebrating 25 years of creating access to higher education in Southwest Washington. For 25 years, students have chosen 91ԹϺ for its scenic campus, small classes, close personal attention, topnotch faculty, accessible location and reasonable costs. At 91ԹϺ, students gain much more than a degree—they gain a brighter future.
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MEDIA CONTACT(S)
Brenda Alling, Office of Marketing and Communications, 360-546-9601, brenda_alling@vancouver.wsu.edu
Clay Mosher, Public Affairs, 360-546-9439, cmosher@vancouver.wsu.edu