Washington State University Vancouver will host a panel discussion “Black, Brown and Blue: Diverse perspectives on race, policing and justice,” at 1 p.m. April 3 in the Dengerink Administration Building, Room 110, 14204 N.E. Salmon Creek Ave. Complimentary parking passes to the free, public event will be available.
Recent police killings of people of color have led to protests and demonstrations across America, raising larger questions related to racial and ethnic disparities in the criminal justice system. Five panelists who view these issues from a variety of lenses will discuss the root causes of these disparities, their consequences and how we can move forward.
The panel will be moderated by Clay Mosher, professor of sociology at WSU Vancouver. Panelists include Pat Escamilla, juvenile court administrator for Clark County; JoAnn Hardesty, president of NAACP Portland Chapter; Alexes Harris, associate professor of sociology, University of Washington; Vancouver Police Chief James McElvain, and Charles McGee, president and CEO of Black Parent Initiative.
