survivors of parkland, fla. attack and black students from chicago and new york discuss gun reform and youth activism

"Gun Reform in Black & White: Student Activism and #NeverAgain" takes place Friday, April 27, 6:30-8:30 pm at Theresa Lang Student Center, 55 West 13th St., The New School

Moderated by Maya Wiley, Leading Civil Rights Activist and Senior Vice President for Social Justice at The New School

WHAT:

White student activists from Parkland, Fla. and Black student activists from Chicago and New York come to The New School to share their experiences with gun violence, activism, and organizing for gun reform laws and safe communities.

Black & White: Student Activism and #NeverAgain is part of the Henry Cohen Lecture Series at The New School and is hosted by the university's Office for Social Justce.

WHO:

Matt Deitsch, Parkland, Fla.

Ryan Deitsch, Parkland, Fla.

Journey Jamison, Chicago, Ill.

Amel Burton, Queens, N.Y.

Maya Wiley, Senior Vice President for Social Justice at The New School and Henry J. Cohen Professor of Urban Policy and Management at the Milano School. Wiley recently appeared on Real Time with Bill Maher, The Beat with Ari Melberi on MSNBC, and NPR.

WHEN

Fri, April 27, 2018, 6:30-8:30 pm

WHERE

The New School's Theresa Lang Community Center, Arnhold Hall, 55 West 13th St.
TICKETS

Members of the public can register for the free event on Eventbrite.

Members of the media should RSVP with Scott Gargan at gargans@newschool.edu or 212.229.5667 x 3794.

Founded in 1919, The New School was born out of principles of academic freedom, tolerance, and experimentation. Committed to social engagement, The New School today remains in the vanguard of innovation in higher education, with more than 10,000 undergraduate and graduate students challenging the status quo in design and the social sciences, liberal arts, management, the arts, and media. The New School welcomes thousands of adult learners annually for continuing education courses and calendar of lectures, screenings, readings, and concerts. Through its online learning portals, research institutes, and international partnerships, The New School maintains a global presence. Learn more at newschool.edu.

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Media Contact:

Scott Gargan
The New School
212.229.5667 x 3794
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