BEAUTIFUL STRUGGLE: How One American High School Took On Systemic Racism

Join the Center for Civic Education & Justice and the University YMCA for Friday Forum + Conversation Café!

This lunchtime series creates space to learn from diverse perspectives, engage in thoughtful dialogue, and connect with others across differences. Each program features speakers, panels, or interactive conversations designed to inspire curiosity, critical thinking, and action. 

Lunch is provided from the Y Thai Eatery at no cost, so come ready to eat, listen, learn, and join the conversation!

This week's speaker: Sharon Chubbuck

Dr. Sharon M. Chubbuck is an educator, scholar, and racial justice advocate whose work has been shaped by a longstanding commitment to equity in education. As associate professor emerita in the College of Education at Marquette University, she has worked alongside students and teachers while contributing research and scholarship for national and international audiences. Her commitment to racial justice also extends beyond the classroom, continuing through her work in faith and community settings. Dr. Chubbuck is the author of Beautiful Struggle: How One American High School Took on Systemic Racism, which explores the challenges and possibilities of confronting systemic racism in education. Her work offers a powerful perspective on the role educators, institutions, and communities can play in creating meaningful change.