Pacific Lutheran University’s Continuing Education Anti-Racist Leadership Education invites you to “Lunch and Learn” December 15th from 10-2 in a series, by Dr. Yusef Salaam, designed to create a supportive and informative environment where participants can enhance their understanding of anti-racist leadership principles and engage in meaningful conversations with people who are also anti-racist journeying.

In 1989, at just fifteen years old, Yusef Salaam and four other Black and Latino young men were tried and convicted in the “Central Park jogger” case. After almost 13 years, 7 of those behind bars for a crime he did not commit, Yusef’s case was overturned, and he was set free. This experience forever changed his life, and since his release, he has advocated for criminal justice reform, prison reform, and the abolition of juvenile solitary confinement and capital punishment.

This “lunch and learn” event combines a thought-provoking lecture by Dr. Yusef Salaam with an exclusive book signing session, providing an opportunity for attendees to engage with the author and gain valuable insights into his journey of resilience and justice.  There will be a wrap-around curriculum scaffolding participants’ learning and making this an opportunity to receive CEUs.  Participants will gain knowledge and understanding of the pitfalls of our criminal justice system, various impacts of systemic racism and action needed to achieve racial justice, reform and harm prevention. 

Register and buy your tickets here. Cost of lunch includes lecture, lunch, and a signed book. Scholarships available as well as a 20% discount available for teams of 5 or more. Email cunningham@plu.edu for registration discount codes.