Jepson School of Leadership Studies

The Jepson Leadership Forum presents education writer Natalie Wexler for her presentation "Curriculum Wars: Why K-12 Education Reflects Our Divisions and How It Can Help Us Overcome Them." Wexler is author of "The Knowledge Gap: The Hidden Cause of America's Broken Education System - And How to Fix It." April 15, 2025 The 2024-25 Jepson Leadership Forum invites scholars and experts to discuss how division and polarization affect American democracy. We will explore how and why divisions have manifested historically and currently in the United States, focusing on their impact on justice, education, politics, culture, technology, and class. Are division and the struggle to find common ground making us stronger or tearing us apart?

The Gary L. McDowell Institute at the Jepson School of Leadership Studies presents Brad Wilcox, professor of sociology at the University of Virginia, for a discussion on "Mammon or Marriage? How to Maximize Happiness in Life and Love." March 27, 2025

The Jepson Leadership Forum presents Peter Bearman, founding director of the interdisciplinary institute Incite at Columbia University and Jonathan R. Cole Professor of Social Science at Columbia University, for a discussion on "Class, Status, and Party: Polarization Dynamics and Our Fragile Democratic Experiment." March 4, 2025 The 2024-25 Jepson Leadership Forum invites scholars and experts to discuss how division and polarization affect American democracy. We will explore how and why divisions have manifested historically and currently in the United States, focusing on their impact on justice, education, politics, culture, technology, and class. Are division and the struggle to find common ground making us stronger or tearing us apart?

Jepson student Mariana Panariello, '27, sits down with Jepson Leadership Forum speaker Eric Klinenberg, author and Helen Gould Shepard Professor of Social Science and director of the Institute for Public Knowledge at New York University, prior to his Jepson Leadership Forum presentation "How 2020 Shaped 2024." The 2024-25 Jepson Leadership Forum invites scholars and experts to discuss how division and polarization affect American democracy. We will explore how and why divisions have manifested historically and currently in the United States, focusing on their impact on justice, education, politics, culture, technology, and class. Are division and the struggle to find common ground making us stronger or tearing us apart? Take 5 is a series of informal interviews with the scholars and experts who present as part of the lecture series. Nov. 19, 2024

The Jepson Leadership Forum presents Eric Klinenberg, author and Helen Gould Shepard Professor of Social Science and director of the Institute for Public Knowledge at New York University, for a discussion on "How 2020 Shaped 2024." The 2024-25 Jepson Leadership Forum invites scholars and experts to discuss how division and polarization affect American democracy. We will explore how and why divisions have manifested historically and currently in the United States, focusing on their impact on justice, education, politics, culture, technology, and class. Are division and the struggle to find common ground making us stronger or tearing us apart? Nov. 19, 2024

The Gary L. McDowell Institute at the Jepson School of Leadership Studies presents Barton Swaim, editorial page writer at The Wall Street Journal, for a discussion on "The Zero-Risk Society." November 13, 2024

Jepson student Kate Chasin, '26, sits down with Jepson Leadership Forum speaker Christopher Bail, professor of sociology, political science, and public policy at Duke University; associate of the Duke Initiative for Science and Society; and founding director of the Polarization Lab at Duke University, prior to his Jepson Leadership Forum presentation "Bridging Divides with Generative AI." The 2024-25 Jepson Leadership Forum invites scholars and experts to discuss how division and polarization affect American democracy. We will explore how and why divisions have manifested historically and currently in the United States, focusing on their impact on justice, education, politics, culture, technology, and class. Are division and the struggle to find common ground making us stronger or tearing us apart? Take 5 is a series of informal interviews with the scholars and experts who present as part of the lecture series. Oct. 1, 2024

The Jepson Leadership Forum presents Christopher Bail, professor of sociology, political science, and public policy at Duke University; associate of the Duke Initiative for Science and Society; and founding director of the Polarization Lab at Duke University, for a discussion on "Bridging Divides with Generative AI." Oct. 1, 2024

The Gary L. McDowell Institute welcomes Danielle Allen, James Bryant Conant University Professor at Harvard University and director of the Allen Lab for Democracy Renovation at Harvard Kennedy School's Ash Center for Democratic Governance and Innovation, to the Jepson Leadership Forum for her presentation "Justice by Means of Democracy.” The 2024-25 Jepson Leadership Forum invites scholars and experts to discuss how division and polarization affect American democracy. We will explore how and why divisions have manifested historically and currently in the United States, focusing on their impact on justice, education, politics, culture, technology, and class. Are division and the struggle to find common ground making us stronger or tearing us apart? Join us as we search for answers to this and other questions. This event was presented by the Jepson Leadership Forum, the Gary L. McDowell Institute, the Bonner Center for Civic Engagement, and the School of Arts and Sciences. September 12, 2024

University of Richmond student Alafair Cutler, '24, sits down with Jepson Leadership Forum speaker Alice Evans, senior lecturer at King's College London and author of the forthcoming book "The Great Gender Divergence," prior to her Jepson Leadership Forum presentation "Ten Thousand Years of Patriarchy." The 2023-24 Jepson Leadership Forum focuses on "Masculinity in a Changing World." The last few decades have seen rapid changes in gender relations and norms—in the household, in the workforce, and in government.invites speakers to discuss masculinity in the context of these recent cultural changes. Specific topics include the role of hormones in gender identity and behavior, status competition and violence, challenges facing men as a result of the changing nature of the family and the economy, Black masculinity in the United States, and the past and future of patriarchy globally. Take 5 is a series of informal interviews with the scholars and experts who present as part of the lecture series. March 5, 2024

The Jepson School of Leadership Studies Gary L. McDowell Institute presents Zena Hitz, tutor at St. John's College and the author of "Lost in Thought: The Hidden Pleasures of an Intellectual Life," for a discussion of the same name. March 21, 2024 The Gary L. McDowell Institute is dedicated to its namesake's values and principles: free inquiry, thoughtful deliberation, and rigorous discussion of classical texts and issues in political economy. The Institute welcomes all members of the University of Richmond community and a wide range of political perspectives.

University of Richmond student Mark Johnson, '24, sits down with Jepson Leadership Forum speaker Charles Blow, New York Times columnist, MSNBC political analyst, anchor of PRIME with Charles Blow on the Black News Channel, and author of "Fire Shut Up in My Bones" and "The Devil You Know," prior to his Jepson Leadership Forum presentation "Black Masculinity." The 2023-24 Jepson Leadership Forum focuses on "Masculinity in a Changing World." The last few decades have seen rapid changes in gender relations and norms—in the household, in the workforce, and in government.invites speakers to discuss masculinity in the context of these recent cultural changes. Specific topics include the role of hormones in gender identity and behavior, status competition and violence, challenges facing men as a result of the changing nature of the family and the economy, Black masculinity in the United States, and the past and future of patriarchy globally. Take 5 is a series of informal interviews with the scholars and experts who present as part of the lecture series. Feb. 13, 2024

The Jepson Leadership Forum presents Alice Evans for a discussion on " Ten Thousand Years of Patriarchy" on the University of Richmond campus. Evans is senior lecturer at King's College London and author of the forthcoming book The Great Gender Divergence The last few decades have seen rapid changes in gender relations and norms -- in the household, in the workforce, and in government. The 2023-24 Jepson Leadership Forum invites speakers to discuss masculinity in the context of these recent cultural changes. March 5, 2024

The Jepson Leadership Forum presents Charles Blow for a discussion on "Black Masculinity," on the University of Richmond campus. Blow is a New York Times columnist, MSNBC political analyst, anchor of PRIME with Charles Blow on the Black News Channel, and author of "Fire Shut Up in My Bones" and "The Devil You Know." The last few decades have seen rapid changes in gender relations and norms -- in the household, in the workforce, and in government. The 2023-24 Jepson Leadership Forum invites speakers to discuss masculinity in the context of these recent cultural changes. Feb. 13, 2024

University of Richmond student Ava Paul, '24, sits down with Jepson Leadership Forum speaker Carole Hooven, author of "T: The Story of Testosterone"; former lecturer and co-director of Undergraduate Studies, Harvard University's Department of Human Evolutionary Biology; currently a lab associate in the Harvard University Department of Psychology and a non-resident senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute (AEI) prior to her Jepson Leadership Forum presentation "The Non-Toxic Nature of Masculinity." The 2023-24 Jepson Leadership Forum focuses on "Masculinity in a Changing World." The last few decades have seen rapid changes in gender relations and norms—in the household, in the workforce, and in government.invites speakers to discuss masculinity in the context of these recent cultural changes. Specific topics include the role of hormones in gender identity and behavior, status competition and violence, challenges facing men as a result of the changing nature of the family and the economy, Black masculinity in the United States, and the past and future of patriarchy globally. Take 5 is a series of informal interviews with the scholars and experts who present as part of the lecture series. Jan. 22, 2024

The Jepson Leadership Forum presents Carole Hooven, author of "T: The Story of Testosterone"; former lecturer and co-director of Undergraduate Studies, Harvard University's Department of Human Evolutionary Biology; currently a lab associate in the Harvard University Department of Psychology and a non-resident senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute (AEI)," for a discussion on "The Non-Toxic Nature of Masculinity." The last few decades have seen rapid changes in gender relations and norms -- in the household, in the workforce, and in government. The 2023-24 Jepson Leadership Forum invites speakers to discuss masculinity in the context of these recent cultural changes. Jan. 22, 2024

Jepson School 2023-24 Leader-in-Residence, Dr. Danny TK Avula, presents "Healing Our Social Distance: Community as the Remedy to Polarization" in the Queally Center for Admission and Career Services on the University of Richmond campus. Dr. Avula is the commissioner of the Virginia Department of Social Services, one of the commonwealth's largest agencies. He oversees the agency's work to help stabilize families and give Virginians a pathway out of poverty. He was formerly director of the Richmond City and Henrico County Health Departments. A public health physician, Dr. Avula specializes in pediatrics and preventive medicine and continues to practice clinically as a pediatric hospitalist. Jan. 30, 2024

The Gary L. McDowell Institute presents Angel Adams Parham, associate professor of sociology at the University of Virginia, for the presentation "Don't Cancel the Classics, Broaden and Diversify Them." Nov. 9, 2023 The Gary L. McDowell Institute is dedicated to its namesake's values and principles: free inquiry, thoughtful deliberation, and rigorous discussion of classical texts and issues in political economy. The Institute welcomes all members of the University of Richmond community and a wide range of political perspectives.

Jepson student Carter Pete, '24, sits down with Jepson Leadership Forum speaker Richard V. Reeves, president of the American Institute for Boys and Men and author of "Of Boys and Men: Why the Modern Male Is Struggling, Why It Matters, and What to Do About It," prior to his presentation "Solving the Crisis of Our Boys and Men." The 2023-24 Jepson Leadership Forum focuses on "Masculinity in a Changing World." The last few decades have seen rapid changes in gender relations and norms—in the household, in the workforce, and in government.invites speakers to discuss masculinity in the context of these recent cultural changes. Specific topics include the role of hormones in gender identity and behavior, status competition and violence, challenges facing men as a result of the changing nature of the family and the economy, Black masculinity in the United States, and the past and future of patriarchy globally. Take 5 is a series of informal interviews with the scholars and experts who present as part of the lecture series. Sept. 12, 2023

University of Richmond student Jackson Hardy, '24, sits down with Jepson Leadership Forum speaker Rob Henderson, social psychologist; U.S. Air Force veteran; author whose work has appeared in the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and Boston Globe; and creator and editor of Rob Henderson's Newsletter, which has more than 40,000 subscribers, prior to his presentation "Understanding the Young Male Syndrome." The 2023-24 Jepson Leadership Forum focuses on "Masculinity in a Changing World." The last few decades have seen rapid changes in gender relations and norms—in the household, in the workforce, and in government.invites speakers to discuss masculinity in the context of these recent cultural changes. Specific topics include the role of hormones in gender identity and behavior, status competition and violence, challenges facing men as a result of the changing nature of the family and the economy, Black masculinity in the United States, and the past and future of patriarchy globally. Take 5 is a series of informal interviews with the scholars and experts who present as part of the lecture series. Oct. 5, 2023

The 2023-24 Jepson Leadership Forum series, Masculinity in a Changing World, presents Rob Henderson for a discussion on “Understanding the Young Male Syndrome.“ He is a social psychologist; U.S. Air Force veteran; author whose work has appeared in the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and Boston Globe; and creator and editor of Rob Henderson's Substack newsletter, which has more than 40,000 subscribers. Oct. 5, 2023

The 2023-24 Jepson Leadership Forum series, Masculinity in a Changing World, presents Richard V. Reeves for a discussion on “Solving the Crisis of Our Boys and Men.“ Reeves is president of the American Institute for Boys and Men and author of “Of Boys and Men: Why the Modern Male Is Struggling, Why It Matters, and What to Do About It.” Sept. 12, 2023

Jepson student Miriam Gilman, '23, sits down with Jepson Leadership Forum speaker Rhiana Gunn-Wright, Director of Climate Policy at the Roosevelt Institute, prior to her presentation "Climate Change" at the Jepson School of Leadership Studies. The 2022-23 Jepson Leadership Forum focuses on past and present failures in leadership and followership by shining a spotlight on times where we could – and should – have done better. Take 5 is a series of informal interviews with the scholars and experts who present as part of the lecture series. Jan. 19, 2023

Jepson student Kathryn Reda, '23, sits down with Jepson Leadership Forum speaker Alex Tabarrok, Bartley J. Madden Chair in Economics at the Mercatus Center at George Mason University and professor of economics at George Mason University, prior to his presentation "U.S. COVID-19 Response" at the Jepson School of Leadership Studies. The 2022-23 Jepson Leadership Forum focuses on past and present failures in leadership and followership by shining a spotlight on times where we could – and should – have done better. Take 5 is a series of informal interviews with the scholars and experts who present as part of the lecture series. Feb. 15, 2023

The Jepson School of Leadership Studies Gary L. McDowell Institute presents Roosevelt Montás, senior lecturer in American Studies and English at Columbia University, for a discussion on "Rescuing Socrates: How the Great Books Changed My Life and Why They Matter for a New Generation." March 16, 2023

The Jepson Leadership Forum presents Alex Tabarrok, Bartley J. Madden Chair in Economics at the Mercatus Center at George Mason University and professor of economics at George Mason University, for a discussion on "U.S. Pandemic Policy: Failures, Successes, and Lessons." The 2022-23 Jepson Leadership Forum focuses on past and present failures in leadership and followership by shining a spotlight on times where we could -- and should -- have done better. Feb. 15, 2023

The Jepson Leadership Forum presents Rhiana Gunn-Wright, director of climate policy at the Roosevelt Institute, for a discussion on "Climate Change." The 2022-23 Jepson Leadership Forum focuses on past and present failures in leadership and followership by shining a spotlight on times where we could -- and should -- have done better. Jan. 19, 2023

As the Jepson School celebrates its 30th anniversary, we are pleased to present JEPSON Talks, a series of virtual events for Jepson alumni, sponsored by the Alumni Engagement Committee of the Jepson Alumni Corps. The series showcases past and present Jepson faculty sharing their research and expertise. "Reflections from the Deans" features Drs. Sandra Peart and Kenneth Ruscio, current and former deans of the Jepson School of Leadership Studies. Nov. 7, 2022

As the Jepson School of Leadership Studies celebrates its 30th anniversary, we are pleased to present JEPSON Talks, a series of virtual events for Jepson alumni, sponsored by the Alumni Engagement Committee of the Jepson Alumni Corps. The series showcases past and present Jepson faculty sharing their research and expertise. "Urban American History and the Policies That Shape How and Where We Live" features Dr. Julian Maxwell Hayter, associate professor of leadership studies. Dec. 5, 2022

The Jepson Leadership Forum presents Congressman Seth Moulton, D-Mass., a former Marine Corps captain who served four tours in the Iraq War and currently serves as a member of the House Armed Services Committee, for a discussion on the "U.S. Withdrawal from Afghanistan." The 2022-23 Jepson Leadership Forum focuses on past and present failures in leadership and followership by shining a spotlight on times where we could -- and should -- have done better. Nov. 30, 2022

The Jepson Leadership Forum presents Alice Dreger, journalist, historian, and author of "Galileo's Middle Finger: Heretics, Activists, and the Search for Justice in Science," a New York Times Book Review editors' choice, for a discussion on "Free Speech and Open Inquiry in Higher Education." The 2022-23 Jepson Leadership Forum focuses on past and present failures in leadership and followership by shining a spotlight on times where we could – and should – have done better. We invite scholars, experts, and activists to reflect on what went wrong in the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan, climate change, the U.S. COVID-19 response, historical memory and racism, and higher education crises—and how to do better going forward. Oct. 24, 2022

The Jepson School of Leadership Studies Gary L. McDowell Institute presents Alison McQueen for a discussion on "Realism, Ethics, and Catastrophe." McQueen is associate professor of political science and, by courtesy, of history, at Stanford University. September 30, 2022

The Jepson Leadership Forum presents S. James Anaya, University Distinguished Professor and Nicholas Doman Professor of International Law at the University of Colorado, Boulder, for a discussion on "What International Law Has to Say About Indigenous Peoples: Does It Matter?." The 2021-22 Jepson Leadership Forum, "Moving People: The Perils and Promise of Nationalism," invites scholars, activists, and experts to discuss the moral, ethical, and legal implications of global migration and asylum, and explores how leaders and communities navigate the economic, social, and cultural transformations of a world with – and without – borders and walls. January 27, 2022

The Jepson Leadership Forum presents author and Columbia Law School professor Seyla Benhabib for a discussion on "Human Dignity, Democracy, and Borders: What We Owe Refugees." The 2021-22 Jepson Leadership Forum, "Moving People: The Perils and Promise of Nationalism," invites scholars, activists, and experts to discuss the moral, ethical, and legal implications of global migration and asylum, and explores how leaders and communities navigate the economic, social, and cultural transformations of a world with – and without – borders and walls. March 24, 2022

The Jepson Leadership Forum presents journalist and Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Anne Applebaum for a discussion on "Autocracy and Democracy in an Era of Nationalism." The 2021-22 Jepson Leadership Forum, "Moving People: The Perils and Promise of Nationalism," invites scholars, activists, and experts to discuss the moral, ethical, and legal implications of global migration and asylum, and explores how leaders and communities navigate the economic, social, and cultural transformations of a world with – and without – borders and walls. March 15, 2022

The Jepson School of Leadership Studies Gary L. McDowell Institute presents Jonathan Rauch for a discussion on "The Constitution of Knowledge." Rauch is the author of "The Constitution of Knowledge: A Defense of Truth," Senior Fellow of Governance Studies at the Brookings Institution, and a contributing writer at The Atlantic. March 29, 2022

The Gary L. McDowell Institute at the Jepson School of Leadership Studies presents Rita Koganzon for her presentation “Liberal States, Authoritarian Families.” Koganzon is the author of “Liberal States, Authoritarian Families: Childhood & Education in Early Modern Thought,” associate director of the Program on Constitutionalism and Democracy, and assistant professor of politics at the University of Virginia. Nov. 12, 2021

The Jepson School of Leadership Studies and the Bonner Center for Civic Engagement present a panel discussion of "How the Monuments Came Down," a documentary on Richmond's Confederate monuments. Participants include directors, producers and film editors Hannah Ayers and Lance Warren; cast member and story advisor Christy S. Coleman; cast member and story advisor Julian Hayter; cast member Lauranett Lee; and cast member Michael Paul Williams. Nov 10, 2021 *Photo courtesy of VPM

The Jepson Leadership Forum, Moving People: The Perils and Promise of Nationalism, presents Bryan Caplan, Professor of Economics at George Mason University and New York Times Best-Selling Author, for the presentation, "The Science and Ethics of Immigration." The Forum invites scholars, activists, and experts to discuss the moral, ethical, and legal implications of global migration and asylum. Join us as we explore how leaders and communities navigate the economic, social, and cultural transformations of a world with -- and without -- borders and walls. Oct. 19, 2021

The Jepson Leadership Forum, Moving People: The Perils and Promise of Nationalism, presents Zeid Ra'ad Al Hussein, President and CEO of the International Peace Institute, Perry World House Professor of Practice of Law and Human Rights, University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School and former Jordanian Ambassador to the United States for the webinar "The Promise of Global Human Rights." The Forum invites scholars, activists, and experts to discuss the moral, ethical, and legal implications of global migration and asylum. Join us as we explore how leaders and communities navigate the economic, social, and cultural transformations of a world with -- and without -- borders and walls. Sept. 13, 2021

The Jepson School's 2019-20 Leaders-in-Residence Ayesha Rascoe, NPR White House correspondent, and Richmond Times-Dispatch columnist Michael Paul Williams discussed “Leading with Truth: Journalism as a Catalyst for Social Change,” with leadership studies professor Thad Williamson. Jan. 29, 2020

Jepson Professor Emerita Gill Robinson Hickman and Dr. Scott J. Allen discuss “Charisma of Purpose,” on Phronesis: Practical Wisdom for Leadership, the official podcast of the International Leadership Association. Scott, an ILA Fellow, and his expert guests cover timely, relevant topics and incorporate practical tips designed to help make a difference in how you lead and live. June, 2021

The Gary L. McDowell Institute presents A Conversation with Charles Moore. Lord Moore of Etchingham, author of "Margaret Thatcher: The Authorized Biography," sits down for a discussion with Nicola Tynan, associate professor of economics at Dickinson College. April 14, 2021

Jepson School of Leadership Studies associate professors Thad Williamson and Julian Hayter; Melody C. Barnes, Co-Director for Policy and Public Affairs, Democracy Initiative, Dorothy Danforth Compton Professor and a Professor of Practice, Miller Center of Public Affairs, and Distinguished Fellow, School of Law, University of Virginia; and Corey D. B. Walker, Wake Forest Professor of the Humanities, Wake Forest University sit down for a virtual book launch and discussion about community wealth-building practices and democracy. Oct. 20, 2020

Leadership studies associate professor Julian Maxwell Hayter and Jepson School 2020-21 Leader-in-Residence Rodney Robinson sit down for a conversation on the need to ramp up economic and cultural equity in public education. Hayter, a Richmond Public Schools parent, and Robinson, the 2019 National Teacher of the Year and Richmond Public Schools senior policy advisor, discuss how focusing on equity benefits all K12 students, particularly students of color. March 15, 2021

The Gary L. McDowell Institute at the Jepson School of Leadership Studies presents Yuval Levin for a discussion on "A Time to Build." The author of "A Time to Build: From Family and Community to Congress and the Campus, How Recommitting to Our Institutions Can Revive the American Dream," is Director, Social, Cultural, and Constitutional Studies, Beth and Ravenel Curry Chair in Public Policy and Editor in Chief, National Affairs, at the American Enterprise Institute. March 24, 2021

The Department of Psychology and the Jepson School of Leadership Studies present Dr. Sarah Gaither for a discussion on “Multiple Identities = Multiple Sources of Threat & Belonging.” We all have multiple identities—race, gender, age, sexual orientation, occupation, etc. However, social scientific research has traditionally focused on the effects stemming from one identity (i.e., race OR gender). Professor Gaither presents research that pushes the existing notions of identity research to be more inclusive of multiple identification. She is an assistant professor in the Department of Psychology & Neuroscience, and a faculty affiliate for the Samuel DuBois Cook Center on Social Equity, the Center on Health and Society, and the Population Research Institute at Duke University. March 17, 2021

The Marshall Center's 2020 Webinar on Frederick Douglass comes to a close with a discussion between David W. Blight, Sterling Professor of History, of African American Studies, and of American Studies at Yale University, and Edward L. Ayers, Tucker-Boatwright Professor of the Humanities and President Emeritus at the University of Richmond. Sept. 25, 2020

A panel of scholars discuss "The Political Thought of Frederick Douglass" as part of the Marshall Center 2020 Webinar on Frederick Douglass. Dan Schillinger, Postdoctoral Associate and Lecturer in the Humanities at Yale University, chairs and moderates the discussion; Nick Buccola, Elizabeth & Morris Glicksman Chair in Political Science and Founding Director, Frederick Douglass Forum on Law, Rights, and Justice at Linfield University, presents "Liberty and Responsibility in the Thought of Frederick Douglass"; Neil Roberts, Chair and Professor of Africana Studies and Faculty Affiliate in Political Science and Religion at Williams College, presents "Political Thought in the Shadow of Frederick Douglass"; and Lucy Williams, Assistant Professor of Political Science at Brigham Young University, presents "Aspirational American Exceptionalism." Sept. 25, 2020

A panel of scholars discuss "Statesmanship in Frederick Douglass's Life and Thought" as part of the Marshall Center 2020 Webinar on Frederick Douglass. Julian Maxwell Hayter, Associate Professor of Leadership Studies at the University of Richmond, chairs and moderates the discussion; Nolan Bennett, Assistant Professor of Political Science at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, presents "The Political Imagination of Douglass's The Heroic Slave"; Lucas Morel, John K. Boardman, Jr. Professor of Politics at Washington & Lee University, presents "Douglass and Lincoln"; and Peter Myers, Professor of Political Science at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, presents "Frederick Douglass: The Agitator as Statesman." Sept. 25, 2020

A panel of scholars discuss "Frederick Douglass's America--And Ours," as part of the Marshall Center 2020 Webinar on Frederick Douglass. Corey D. B. Walker, Wake Forest Professor of the Humanities at Wake Forest University, chairs and moderates the discussion; Leigh Fought, Associate Professor of History at Le Moyne College, presents Women in the World of Frederick Douglass; James Oakes, Distinguished Professor of History at The Graduate Center, City University of New York, presents Frederick Douglass's Constitution; and Melvin L. Rogers, Associate Professor of Political Science at Brown University, presents Faith and Political Transformation. Sept. 25, 2020