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A Conscious Conversation inspired by Isabel Wilkerson's Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents
Pulitzer Prize-winning author Isabel Wilkerson says racism is an insufficient term for the systemic oppression of Black people in America. Instead, she prefers to refer to America as having a "caste" system.
Caste, a class structure that is assigned at birth, determines the opportunities an individual has access to, depending on the family that individual was born into. Caste systems have been used in various cultures around the world.
Legacy Foundation invites you to dive into Isabel Wilkerson's #1 NY Times Bestseller, Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents, to learn about Wilkerson's comparison between America's current racial inequality and caste systems seen throughout history. Then, join us for a virtual conversation!
Learn More About Caste, a #1 NY Times Bestseller
What power structures created by slavery still exist today? How has the pandemic reinforced the American caste system?
Participate in a Legacy Foundation-led conscious conversation to work toward a more equitable and inclusive Lake County, Indiana.
Conversation Host: Kelly Anoe, Vice President