Especially in times of great political and social division, what do we owe each other? To listen respectfully; to engage civilly; and to be openly curious about each other’s viewpoints and beliefs. Longtime friends and longtime historians, Dr. Erwing and Dr. Guenther will offer a vibrant debate about two of the issues that have dominated current political discourse and that matter to many Americans: the legacy of slavery and the tensions between immigration policies and the core concept of America as a universal haven. Starting with divergent views (yes – historians can and do disagree!), we will explore both topics as historians, as Americans, and as friends in our effort to highlight how a nation’s unvarnished history must inform its citizens’ opinions, how two people can find common ground, and how each of us can carry such important conversations out of the classroom and into our living rooms and communities. The last fifteen minutes of the class will be spent with everyone discussing the following question: Which US law has had the greatest effect on our lives in the 21st century?

Wednesday, December 2 | 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM | $40
In person and simulcast