Prof Goodwin Moderates Panel on Race in Christian Science Monitor

Professor Michele Bratcher Goodwin was invited by The Christian Science Monitor to moderate an esteemed panel of writers reflecting on experiences that shaped their views of race in America. Goodwin observed that their experiences reveal that there isn't one distinct view of race in the United States, and more importantly, that the commentaries demonstrate how important a vigorous education is to expand our world view and overcome intolerance and ignorance. She writes, "Sara Libby, Daisy Hernandez, and Lawrence Harrison dispel the notion of a color blind society, while also implicitly revealing that we craft the racial realities we desire. Sometimes that means playing the role of victim, but at other times ignoring the ways that class and gender confer significant privileges, including determining where children can play or attend school."