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Boston University's Center for Antiracist Research and the Boston Globe's Opinion team are collaborating to resurrect and reimagine The Emancipator, the first abolitionist newspaper in the United States, founded more than 200 years ago. The editors of the newspaper's new incarnation will explore how they intend to reframe the national conversation and hasten racial justice for our times.

Panelists:

Kimberly Atkins Stohr (LAW/COM'98), columnist for The Emancipator and senior political writer, Boston Globe

Deborah Douglas, co-editor-in-chief of The Emancipator

Amber Payne, co-editor-in-chief of The Emancipator

Moderator:

Michelle Johnson, COM associate professor of the practice journalism 

The webinar will be conducted using the online Zoom webinar platform. Access information and additional instructions on using the Zoom platform will be provided via email upon successful registration. This webinar is open to all members of the BU community including alumni, students, faculty, and staff.