FAIR News: New York City Gathering
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Dear Friends of FAIR,
Next week FAIR will host an intimate gathering in New York City to highlight the importance of free expression and open inquiry in American institutions. We are thrilled that we will be joined by FAIR Board of Advisor members Nadine Strossen and Michael Shellenberger. We will also hear from two plaintiffs in FAIR-backed litigation: Zack De Piero and Tabia Lee, both of whom have filed lawsuits against their former academic employers for free speech and discrimination claims.
Finally, we will also be joined by FAIR Fellow, Sahar Tartak, current sophomore at Yale University and outspoken supporter of viewpoint diversity on campus. The event will take place on Thursday February 22nd from 6-8pm ET. A few open spots remain for this exciting event—if you will be in the area and are interested in attending, please email us no later than Monday, February 19th at info@fairforall.org. We will notify you if we’re able to accommodate your attendance.
Warmly,
The Team at the Foundation Against Intolerance & Racism
What Would Frederick Douglass Say to 21st Century Parents?
Casey Lartigue Jr. is co-editor of “Educational Freedom in Urban America: Brown v. Board of Education after half a century” and co-author with Songmi Han of her memoir “Greenlight to Freedom.” He was a member of the Board of Trustees of the Frederick Douglass Memorial and Historical Association from 2004 to 2015. He is now chairman of Freedom Speakers International in South Korea, a non-profit that has empowered 600 North Korean refugees with English, public speaking and career development. He has written this essay for FAIR in commemoration of the 206th birthday of Frederick Douglass.
Casey is appearing at a FAIR in Education online event on February 26th, 2024 at 4:00PM Eastern time. You can register for the event here.
Brent Morden - Promoting Fairness In The Arts on Melody Rachel’s “You Know I”
Brent Morden is a New York-based music director, composer, vocalist, and the managing director of FAIR in the Arts. In this conversation, he discusses how liberal values have diminished in the arts, self-censorship, cancel culture, alternative ways to provide an advantage to disadvantaged groups, and FAIR's role advancing humanity in the arts.
The Richard Bilkszto Award and Scholarship are now accepting applications! The Richard Bilkszto Award of $500 will recognize an educator who exemplifies the qualities that Richard embodied: a dedication to excellence in education, a commitment to equality of opportunity, and a devotion to his students and their well being. In a similar vein, the Richard Bilkszto Scholarship of $1,000 will be awarded to an undergraduate who is accepted at Teachers’ College in Ontario, and who seeks to further the ideals of freedom of expression, equality of opportunity, fairness, the merit principle, and a commitment to excellence in education.
Silencing Medical Professionals Has To Stop - Stories from the Trenches
Join FAIR in Medicine today, Thursday, February 15th at 7pm ET for a conversation with Dr. Richard Bosshardt, FAIR in Medicine and DoNoHarm Fellow and plastic surgeon, as well as Rick McCarthy, Marriage and Family Therapist and retired professor of psychology. Hear how these two very successful veterans in their respective fields have dealt with censorship in their organizations, how they are fighting to restore free speech, and how they are reversing the damaging effects of DEI in their professions.
NYC Meetup With Clifton Duncan
You are warmly invited to a special NYC Meetup with Clifton Duncan on Thursday, February 22nd @ 8:30 PM in the Lower East Side.
Join fellow freethinkers for an exclusive opportunity to meet FAIR in the Arts Fellow Clifton Duncan—actor, writer, and podcaster who was blacklisted for speaking out against groupthink in the entertainment industry and has since emerged as one of the foremost thought leaders in arts & culture.
A Conversation with Casey Lartigue
Join FAIR in Education on Monday, February 26th at 4 pm ET for a conversation with Casey Lartigue, Chairman of Freedom Speakers International, about Frederick Douglass’ lasting legacy. We will discuss 21st century education through the eyes of one of America’s greatest writers, speakers, and thinkers.
Dissident Dialogues
Join Dissident Dialogues (in partnership with UnHerd and sponsored by Ground News) in New York City on May 3rd & 4th! The world’s leading and most original thinkers gather for two days of debate, discussion, and disagreement. Discussions will feature FAIR advisors Michael Shellenbeger and Lee Fang, as well as Richard Dawkins, Ayaan Hirsi Ali, John McWhorter, Steven Pinker, Konstantin Kisin, Francis Foster, John Vervaeke, Thomas Chatterton Williams, Kathleen Stock, Freddie Sayers, Bridget Phetasy, Diana S. Fleischman, Africa Brooke, Alex O'Connor, and Mary Harrington!
Countering California’s Gender Ideology Laws with Attorney Erin Friday
Standing up for Equality in Medical Practice: Tara Gustilo Case Updates
Standing Up to Racial Discrimination and Ideological Orthodoxy on Campus: Zack De Piero Case Updates
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