Let's Talk About Race--How Do We Do That? The Tone of Vulnerability - 7/27/2020

Conversation Overview

Messy Conversations presents panelists David Tripp & Elaine Parker-Gills in discussion of The Tone of Vulnerability & Race.

David Tripp, PhD taught at USC, CSULA, Southwest CC, and Glendale CC before teaching his first course at Antioch in the summer of 1989 and he's been here ever since. He served as chair of the BA program (1998-2002) and was the Founding Director (1999) of the Bridge Program. Always passionate about teaching and suffering from an "infinite curiosity problem," over the years he has designed over 40 courses or workshops for undergraduate students.

Dr. Elaine Parker-Gills is an adjunct professor at Antioch University Los Angeles, and has been teaching African American Studies courses in the Undergraduate Studies division for three decades, as well as courses in the graduate Education Department. Dr. Gills also served as Vice-President of Community Engagement at Community Build, Inc. and is the founder of the W.E.B. DuBois Academic Institute. Additionally, Dr. Gills is a guest lecturer, consultant, and community activist.