Blackballed: The Black and White Politics of Race on Campus

Please note: This lecture will be 90 minutes.

Lawrence Ross is a writer, author, and lecturer most known for his research on Black Greek culture. His first book, Los Angeles Times best seller, The Divine Nine: The History of African American Fraternities and Sororities, has been a staple of understanding the intricacies of cultural Greek life. Recognized as an expert on African American issues, Ross has been interviewed by over 100 media outlets, including: NBC, MSNBC, the BBC, Los Angeles Times, New York Times, NPR, BET, TV-One, XM Radio, Atlanta Journal-Constitution, among others, and is a regular contributor to The Root. 

This event was recorded and will be available for two weeks on the Lectures website at https://www.lectures.iastate.edu/recordings/available-recordings

The ISU Book Store will be at the event selling copies of Ross' book.

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