Equity Conversation Series with Dr. Lester Spence

October 15, 2026 @ 12:00PM — 1:00PM Eastern Time (US & Canada) Add to Calendar

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TMA Lunch & Learn Equity Conversation Series

This equity conversation will explore the theme of Reorienting Our Political Horizons with Dr. Lester Spence, Professor of Political Science at Johns Hopkins University.

Please make plans to join us Thursday, October 15, 2026, 12:00-1:00 pm (EST) via Zoom for the second TMA Lunch & Learn Equity Conversation Series of the academic year. Our topic will be Reorienting Our Political Horizons, with guest speaker Dr. Lester Spence. This Series is part of TMA's Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion program.

About Our Speaker:

Lester Spence is a Professor of Political Science and Africana Studies at Johns Hopkins University. He specializes in the study of black, racial, and urban politics in the wake of the neoliberal turn. An award-winning scholar (in 2013, he received the W.E.B. DuBois Distinguished Book Award for his book, Stare in the Darkness: The Limits of Hip-hop and Black Politics) and teacher (in 2009, he received an Excellence in Teaching Award), he can regularly be heard on National Public Radio and the Marc Steiner Show.

Please contact TMA Dr. Shawntay Stocks TMA Chief of Staff and Associate Director at stocks@transformmidatlantic.org if you have any questions.

This webinar will occur synchronously via Zoom and include audio and visual materials. TMA will make a reasonable effort to ensure that all individuals can participate fully in the event. Please contact TMA Associate Director, Dr. Shawntay Stocks to share any accessibility or accommodations you will require.

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