Dr. IIyasah Shabazz, the daughter of Malcom X will visit campus to deliver a powerful speech about Diversity, Equity & Inclusion. Dr Shabazz is an award-winning author, educator, and producer. She has authored five historical novels. Dr. Shabazz has dedicated herself to institution-building and intergenerational leadership development with the tenants of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Dr. Shabazz has furthered her community impact with the City University of New York’s Office of Academic Affairs, where she created curriculum to encourage higher education for underserved, inner-city, and marginalized high school drop outs.
The University Library’s MLK Committee is thrilled to bring Dr. Shabazz to campus to discuss this subject and how it connects to MLK’s teachings and beliefs.