Civic Engagement, COVID-19, and the Arts - Insights from Stacey Abrams, Anthony Fauci, and David Byrne
Offered By: The Aspen Institute via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
Explore thought-provoking discussions from the Aspen Ideas Festival 2020 in this 1-hour 17-minute video featuring prominent figures addressing critical issues. Delve into conversations about COVID-19 developments, voter rights, and the power of music to influence change. Listen to political leader Stacey Abrams and activist Brittany Packnett Cunningham discuss civic engagement, voter suppression, and hope in light of 2020's upheavals. Gain insights from Talking Heads cofounder David Byrne as he reflects on artists' roles during challenging times with Ford Foundation president Darren Walker. Learn about the state of the COVID-19 pandemic and recent case surges from infectious disease expert Anthony Fauci in conversation with CNN Senior Medical Correspondent Elizabeth Cohen. Discover additional big ideas from former Acting Solicitor General Neal Katyal, Walton Family Foundation Executive Director Caryl Stern, and social justice advocate Emma Robbins.
Syllabus
Aspen Ideas Festival 2020: Stacey Abrams, Anthony Fauci, and David Byrne
Taught by
The Aspen Institute
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