Ruha Benjamin: How Imagination Can Build a Better World
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A Professor of African American studies at Princeton University, Ruha Benjamin brings a unique and interdisciplinary perspective to social justice and technology. In her latest work, Imagination: A Manifesto, Benjamin argues that imagination gives us the power to challenge systems of oppression, such as hierarchies created by racism, sexism, and classism. She highlights educators, artists, and activists reflecting new ideas to challenge these worldly problems. Join the famed thinker for a conversation on how imagination can create a world where everyone can thrive.
This event is presented in partnership with Illinois Tech.
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Ruha Benjamin
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Ruha Benjamin: How Imagination Can Build a Better World
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