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National political figure Tim Wise came to ESUto present the university'sfirst Social Justice & Equity Lecture.

Wise, anantiracist activist and educator, has made a name for himself over the last 25 years by publishing seven books and lecturing across the continent. Wise took time to talk to KVOE about his lecture, which focused on the rapid change in political and cultural climate after Donald Trump became president.

Wise believes that addressing an underlying white resentment of electing the country's first black president, which was critical to the rise of Trump, will also bekey the attempts of any left-leaning political organizations in responding. Wise spoke specifically to the growing energized base of liberal grassroots activists that have been coming out in numbers to protest Donald Trump's presidency and his policies.

Wise pondered the question of the public education system and what needs to be in mind with the coming reforms.

Understanding the original purpose of the United States higher education system is critical in addressing the question of reform, Wise believes. Wise said education is not the great equalizer at current, it rather is structured to help elites stay powerful while keeping the working poor from climbing the ladder. This system is not new, Wise notes.

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Antiracist activist Tim Wise appears at ESU - KVOE