Join the Palo Alto City Library and Stanford University for a free event as part of Silicon Valley Reads' "Bridges to Belonging" program. Experts Dr. Jennifer Eberhardt and john a. powell will explore the roots of bias to provide actionable strategies for bridging divides and fostering belonging.
In an era defined by political friction and social fragmentation, how do we move from "us vs. them" to "we"? Join the Palo Alto City Library, Silicon Valley Reads and Stanford University for an insightful evening at Stanford’s Hauck Auditorium as part of Silicon Valley Reads, Bridges to Belonging. Our discussion will begin at 6:30 PM, and the evening includes:
- 6-6:30 Book sale
- 6:30 – 7:30 Fireside Chat with john and Dr. Eberhardt
- 7:30-7:45 Q&A
- 7:45 – 8:15 Book signing
World-renowned social psychologist Dr. Jennifer Eberhardt (Biased: Uncovering the Hidden Prejudice That Shapes What We See, Think, and Do) joins visionary legal scholar john a. powell (The Power of Bridging: How to Build a World Where we all Belong) to explore the roots of implicit bias and the architecture of othering. Join us to learn how to soothe tensions, bridge divides, and foster a sense of belonging in a complex world.
john a. powell is Director of the Othering and Belonging Institute and Professor of Law, African American, and Ethnic Studies at the University of California, Berkeley. He is a co-founder of the Poverty & Race Research Action Council and serves on the boards of several national and international organizations. john has taught at numerous law schools including Harvard and Columbia University. His latest books are Belonging Without Othering, How We Save Ourselves and the World and The Power of Bridging, How to Build a World Where We All Belong.
A social psychologist at Stanford University, Jennifer L. Eberhardt conducts research on race and inequality. She not only highlights the negative impact that racial bias can have on us in these settings — she provides clear direction on what we can do about it. She joined the Stanford faculty in 1998, where she is currently The William R. Kimball Professor and a professor of organizational behavior at Stanford Graduate School of Business. Eberhardt is a frequent speaker on racial bias and inequality and has been invited by some of the world’s leading organizations to share her expertise. Her TED Talk, “How racial bias works… and how to disrupt it,” has received more than 3.3 million views.
Registration is recommended to receive event updates and venue directions. The talk will take place in the Hauck Auditorium (435 Lasuen Mall, Stanford, CA 94305) on the Stanford Campus. Questions can be sent to siliconvalleyreads@gmail.com.
