Ericka Huggins, a human rights activist, poet, educator, Black Panther leader, and former political prisoner, will provide a virtual keynote presentation on Tuesday, Sept. 8 at noon. This event is free and open to the public. Register at this link.
Huggins’ keynote, How Do We Foster Resilience?, will discuss the traumatic effect that current events, including the COVID-19 pandemic and ongoing racial violence, have had on our communities, and in particular communities of color. Huggins will share insights on how radical self-care – or prioritizing the health of our minds, bodies, and spirits – can help us build resilience in times of change and uncertainty.
From 1:30-2:30 p.m., Huggins will also lead a workshop on radical self-care for self-identified women of color. The workshop will provide participants with opportunities for reflection and in-depth discussion. To register for the workshop, email Amy Sharp at alsharp@wsu.edu.
For 37 years, Ericka Huggins has lectured throughout the United States and internationally. Her extraordinary life experiences have enabled her to speak personally and eloquently on issues relating to the physical and emotional well‑being of women, children and youth, whole‑being education, over incarceration, and the role of sustaining activism and promoting change. Read Huggins’ full biography here.
This event was originally scheduled as part of the 2020 Women’s Leadership Conference, an annual collaboration between Washington State University and the University of Idaho. Although we could not hold the full in-person event this year, we are excited to bring Ericka Huggins to the Palouse virtually.
