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Facing History and Ourselves and The
Allstate Foundation present a series of community-wide dialogues across
the US. Prominent scholars, authors, filmmakers, and policy leaders
will speak and participate in discussions about civic engagement,
individual and collective responsibility and tolerance.
HIGHLIGHTS FROM PAST EVENTS
Don Cheadle and John Prendergast [2]
Not on Our Watch: The Mission to End Genocide in Darfur and Beyond
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Azar Nafisi [4]
Literature and History
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Romeo Dallaire [6]
Taking an Active Role in African Affairs
[7]
Terrence Roberts, Judith Vecchione, and Sandra Robbie [8]
Lessons of the Civil Rights Movement and Today
[9]
Marco Williams and Whitney Dow [10]
I Sit Where I Want: The Legacy of Brown v. Board of Education
[11]
Paul Rusesabagina [12]
Courage and Rescue During the Rwandan Genocide
[13]
Justice Albie Sachs and Vanessa September [14]
Transformation in a Time of Democratic Fever
[15]
Francis Bok [16]
Escape from Slavery
[17]
James Fallows [18]
National Correspondent for the Atlantic Monthly
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Jerry Mitchell [20]
The Role of Media in a Democracy
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Carl Wilkens [22]
Responsibility and Choice in our Global Community
About The Allstate Foundation
Established in 1952, The Allstate
Foundation is an independent, charitable organization made possible by
The Allstate Corporation. The Allstate Foundation sponsors community
initiatives to promote "tolerance, inclusion, and diversity;" "safe and
vital communities;" and "economic empowerment." The Allstate Foundation [23]
believes in the financial potential of every individual and in helping
America's families achieve their American dream. For information about
Community Conversations, email info@facing.org [24].