Lunch (En)Counter Series
Lunch (En)Counters takes its name from the famed lunch-counter protests of the Civil Rights era; these events aim to provide campus forums for discussing topical issues related to race and civil rights. It provides excellent opportunities for your students to engage in conversations about diversity beyond traditional classroom walls.
Previous Lectures
FDI Lunch (En)Counters: "Black Maternal Health Crisis"
Tuesday, April 8th, 2025 4:30 to 5:30 pm
Following up on the success of the panel discussion, “Why are Black Women Rightfully Suspicious of the Healthcare Industry?,” this panel of experts and healthcare activists will analyze how media, class, access, and insurance foster a culture of misunderstanding that contribute to health disparities, racialized motherhood, and the criminalization of self-advocacy of Black women.
FDI Lunch (En)Counters: "Anna Murray Douglass: Importance and Legacy"
Wednesday, February 26th, 2025 2 to 3:15 pm
Married to human rights activist Frederick Douglass for over 40 years and the mother of his five children, why is Anna Murray Douglass marginalized in his narrative and legacy? What does Murray-Douglass' story tell us about gender expectations and the lore of the self-made man?
View the Anna Murray Douglass: Importance and Legacy Lecture Program
Health Equity Panel
Wednesday November 6, 2024 3:15-4:15 PM
Why are Black Women Rightfully Suspicious of the HealthCare Industry?
This program is for anyone who advocates for health equity, children, and mental health
Learn from the Panel of Experts