Structural Racism in Education Video Presentation Featuring Cheryl Crazy Bull

Jan 8, 2021 | Blog

Structural Racism in Education Video Presentation Featuring Cheryl Crazy Bull

Presented by all 12 District Banks of the Federal Reserve System

January 12, 2021, 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. ET | 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. CT

Cheryl Crazy Bull, President and CEO of the American Indian College Fund, will participate in a panel discussion about structural racism in our education system and its impact on economic outcomes for all Americans. Leaders from the public, private, nonprofit, and academic sectors will present ideas for dismantling systemic barriers to educational opportunities for Native American children and children of color. These proposals will kick-start a wide-ranging conversation among researchers, policymakers, and community leaders who are committed to eliminating racial disparities in educational opportunity.

To register to participate, please go to https://www.minneapolisfed.org/events/2021/racism-and-the-economy-focus-on-education

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