Document Type
Presentation
Publication Date
11-18-2014
Abstract
Wise, who began his career as Youth Coordinator and Associate Director of the Louisiana Coalition Against Racism and Nazism, now tours the country speaking to students on over 1,000 college and high school campuses. He also speaks to professional institutions on ways to remove racism from within their ranks. Wise's memoir White Like Me: Reflections on Race from a Privileged Son, is widely regarded for its depiction of how racism creates privilege for Whites, while negatively impacting persons of color. His five other works, including Dear White America: Letter to a New Minority, have also earned critical acclaimed. His seventh work Culture of Cruelty: How America's Elite Demonize the Poor, Valorize the Rich and Jeopardize the Future, is scheduled for release in early 2015.
Streaming Media
Recommended Citation
Wise, Timothy Jacob, "An Evening with Tim Wise, an Anti-Racist Essayist, Author and Educator." (2014). Droppin' Knowledge Lecture Series. 2.
https://bluetigercommons.lincolnu.edu/droppin_knowledge/2
Comments
Mr. Tim Wise is the second speaker in the Droppin' Knowledge Lincoln University Lecture Series. The series was developed by Lincoln University Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost Dr. Said Sewell. The series is meant to bring engaging speakers to the campus and community.