George Takei: Standing Up to Racism, Then and Now
When:
Tuesday, Apr 14, 2020 8:00p -
9:15p
Tuesday, Apr 14, 2020 8:00p -
9:15p
Where:
Online event
Admission:
FREE
Categories:
Lectures & Conferences, Virtual & Streaming
Event website:
https://www.facinghistory.org/calendar/c2020nat5-george-takei-standing-racism-then-and-now
Amid these unprecedented times, we recognize that coming together as a community is as important as ever. We invite you to gather your family, grab some snacks, and join the Facing History community for a special series of engaging and thought-provoking online conversations about what it means to face history now.
For the first conversation in this series, actor and activist George Takei will join us to discuss his family’s wrongful incarceration during WWII, and the anti-Asian racism on the rise today.
We are pleased to host this conversation on the ON24 Platform.
George Takei is known around the world for his role in the acclaimed original TV series Star Trek, in which he played Hikaru Sulu, helmsman of the Starship Enterprise. But Takei's story, which includes an acting career that spans six decades, goes where few have gone before. From a childhood spent with his family wrongfully imprisoned in Japanese American internment camps during World War II to becoming one of the country's leading figures in the fight for social justice, LGBTQ rights and marriage equality, Takei remains a powerful voice on issues ranging from politics to pop culture.
Live captioning will be provided during this event, which takes place at 8 PM ET/7 PM CT/5 PM PT.
Please contact [email protected] with questions.
