Beyond the Divide: A Conversation on Belonging with john a. powell & Dr. Jennifer Eberhardt

Description In an era defined by political friction and social fragmentation, how do we move from "us vs. them" to "we"? Join the Palo Alto City Library, Silicon Valley Reads and Stanford University for an insightful evening at Stanford’s Hauck Auditorium as part of Silicon Valley Reads, Bridges to Belonging . Our discussion will begin at 6:30 PM, and the evening includes: 6-6:30 PM Book sale 6:30 – 7:30 PM Fireside Chat with Prof. powell & Dr. Eberhardt 7:30-7:45 PM Q&A 7:45 – 8:15 PM Book signing World-renowned social psychologist Dr. Jennifer Eberhardt ( Biased: Uncovering the Hidden Prejudice That Shapes What We See, Think, and Do ) joins visionary legal scholar john a. powell ( The Power of Bridging: How to Build a World Where we all Belong ) to explore the roots of implicit bias and the architecture of othering. Join us to learn how to soothe tensions, bridge divides, and foster a sense of belonging in a complex world. john a. powell is Director of the Othering and Belonging Institute and Professor of Law, African American, and Ethnic Studies at the University of California, Berkeley. A social psychologist at Stanford University, Jennifer L. Eberhardt conducts research on race and inequality. She not only highlights the negative impact that racial bias can have on us in these settings — she provides clear direction on what we can do about it. Registration is recommended to receive event updates and venue/parking directions. The event will take place in the Hauck Auditorium (435 Lasuen Mall, Stanford, CA 94305) on the Stanford Campus. Parking is FREE at the Galvez Lot (279 Galvez St.). You can find Accessible Parking here . Questions can be sent to siliconvalleyreads@gmail.com .