When 18-year-old Michael Brown was fatally shot by a police officer in Ferguson, Missouri last August, it sparked weeks of outrage, riots, and unrest across America. Brown was a young black man, the police officer Caucasian, in a suburban town with a mostly white police force. The unarmed youth was shot six times. It’s a racially-charged scenario that Americans have witnessed repeatedly.
Why it’s ethical, rigorous, and culturally relevant for all cultures.
UBC researchers demonstrate how social media can be an effective tool.
Youth finalists present statements about eco-art projects.
Why society needs government-funded research institutes.
Grassroots political organizer works to strengthen anti-racist strategies.
Visiting professor explains why location really matters.
Award-winning artist is UBC Okanagan’s next distinguished speaker.
Participants inspired to integrate ‘making’ into the classroom.
This year’s UBC AlterKnowledge discussion series takes to the streets for a closer scrutiny and discussion of Kelowna’s public history.