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36th Annual Heman Sweatt Symposium on Civil Rights - Unnatural Causes: Health Equity is a Civil Right

  • LBJ Library and Museum 2313 Red River Street Austin, TX, 78705 United States (map)
Join us Nov. 10th for the 36th Annual Heman Sweatt Symposium on Civil Rights DDCE Evite

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Attend the 36th Annual Heman Sweatt Symposium on Civil Rights

Unnatural Causes:
Health Equity is a Civil Right

Wednesday, November 10, 2021
Fellowship: 5 p.m.
Program: 5:30 p.m.


LBJ Auditorium

LBJ Library and Museum
2313 Red River St. Austin, TX 78712

Free parking available at Lot 40.
Follow signage for parking and to the auditorium.

This event will also be live-streamed online.
https://diversity.utexas.edu/sweattsymposium/


UT dance troupe, Front ‘N Center

The program will highlight a dance performance by the UT dance troupe, Front ‘N Center.


Dr. Ryan Sutton, Stephanie Hayden-Howard and Dr. Desmar Walkes

This year, the Heman Sweatt Symposium on Civil Rights focuses on health inequities within the community. Dr. Ryan Sutton will host a conversation with local officials Stephanie Hayden-Howard and Dr. Desmar Walkes. Topics will address issues of access, representation and trust.


Anthony Collier and Dionicia Berrones

Black Graduate Student Association Co Presidents Shaina Hall, Lorraine Scott and Vice President Adndre Fuqua

In addition to this compelling discussion, we will congratulate Anthony Collier, Dionicia Berrones and the Black Graduate Student Association, recipients of the Heman Sweatt Student Legacy Award.


For additional event information and live-stream go to:
diversity.utexas.edu/sweattsymposium



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Special thanks to our supporters:
College of Education, Dell Medical School, Financial and Administrative Services, LBJ School of Public Affairs, McCombs School of Business, Moody College of Communication, Office of the President, School of Information, School of Law, School of Nursing

 
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