Glover is a sought after public speaker, delivering inspiring addresses and moving performances on social justice, diversity, activism and global citizenship to audiences of various sizes at college campuses, business conventions and annual conferences. Drawing from expertise, Glover is able to contextualize contemporary issues, and offer practical wisdom to new generations on building peace, unity and democracy across racial, ethnic, and gender lines.
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RECENT LECTURES:
2/23/17
University of Delaware 1/23/17 Sundance Film Festival 9/17/16 Alma Randolph Charitable Foundation Philpot, Kentucky 8/26/16 A Philip Randolph Institute National Conference Detroit, MI Topic: The Power of Unity All Workers Matter 8/24/16 SANFIC Festival: Santiago, Chile Topic: Spotlight program conversation 6/20/16 Festival of Utopia: Rio de Janeiro, Brasil Topic: A Better World 6/3/16 NCORE: National Conference on Race and Ethnicity Topic: Ethnic Studies, Diversity and Inclusion 5/21/16 Arts Alliance Tulsa Topic: "The Importance of Local Funding and Support for Art and Arts Education Programs" CORE ISSUES:
Global Human Rights Economic & Social Justice Climate Change & the Environment Education & the Arts PAST LECTURE TOPICS:
Afro-descendants & cultural policy throughout the Americas, Cuba, Haiti and the Caribbean Acting in Democracy: Human Potential in the Arts 21st Century Citizenship – Redefining the American Dream The Future of Social Justice in the Global Economy |
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“Danny Glover's life and work demonstrates how art can be a platform for conveying complex ideas, confronting injustice, and advancing culture,” ~ Rhode Island School of Design Interim President Rosanne Somerson
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“Speaking to a full auditorium of students, professors, and community members, Glover spoke words of wisdom that inspired and educated every listener in the room, regardless of age.” – Courtney Connley, Black Enterprise Magazine, coverage of talk at Pace University October 1, 2014)
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“Through a career that has tirelessly marched toward creating a culture of social responsibility, equality and justice, Danny Glover exemplifies what it means to use hard work, success and artistic expression as platforms for instilling greater social awareness and action in individuals and communities.” ~ Tony Johnson, director of Rhode Island School of Design’s Office of Intercultural Student Engagement
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