A national series of free lectures and discussions presented by Facing History and The Allstate Foundation

UPCOMING EVENTS
Samantha Power, Denver, February 29
Samantha Power, Chicago, March 12
Samantha Power, San Francisco, March 20

HIGHLIGHTS FROM PAST EVENTS
Eboo Patel
The Struggle For Identity: Developing a commitment to pluralism
Don Cheadle and John Prendergast
Not on Our Watch: The Mission to End Genocide in Darfur and Beyond
Azar Nafisi [video]
Literature and History
Romeo Dallaire
Taking an Active Role in African Affairs
Terrence Roberts, Judith Vecchione, and Sandra Robbie
Lessons of the Civil Rights Movement and Today
Marco Williams and Whitney Dow
I Sit Where I Want: The Legacy of Brown v. Board of Education
Paul Rusesabagina
Courage and Rescue During the Rwandan Genocide
Justice Albie Sachs and Vanessa September
Transformation in a Time of Democratic Fever
Francis Bok
Escape from Slavery
James Fallows
National Correspondent for the Atlantic Monthly
Jerry Mitchell
The Role of Media in a Democracy
Carl Wilkens
Responsibility and Choice in our Global Community


About Community Conversations
Facing History and Ourselves and The Allstate Foundation present a series of community-wide dialogues across the US. Prominent scholars, authors, filmmakers, and policy leaders will speak and participate in discussions about civic engagement, individual and collective responsibility and tolerance.

About The Allstate Foundation
Established in 1952, The Allstate Foundation is an independent, charitable organization made possible by The Allstate Corporation. The Allstate Foundation sponsors community initiatives to promote "tolerance, inclusion, and diversity;" "safe and vital communities;" and "economic empowerment." The Allstate Foundation believes in the financial potential of every individual and in helping America's families achieve their American dream. For information about Community Conversations, email info@facing.org.