Slavery at Universities - Historic Ties and Institutional Responsibility

Explore the historic ties between prestigious universities and slavery in this thought-provoking panel discussion from the 2016 Washington Ideas Forum. Join Harvard University President Drew Gilpin Faust and Georgetown University President John DeGioia as they engage in a candid conversation with Ta-Nehisi Coates, National Correspondent for The Atlantic. Delve into the complex history and ongoing implications of slavery's connection to higher education institutions, examining how universities are addressing their past and working towards reconciliation. Gain insights into the challenges and responsibilities faced by academic leaders in confronting difficult historical truths and fostering meaningful change.

Slavery at Universities