Equity and Inclusion Virtual Speaker Series 2025-2026 Holy Names Academy

On Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at 5:00 p.m., Nic Stone will talk about her work and life story. Ms. Stone is a writer and speaker, best known for her book Dear Martin, a novel focusing on race relations in America from the perspective of a black high school student who, after a run-in with police, finds himself reflecting and journaling letters to Dr. King. We are looking forward to hearing more about Ms. Stone's life story, and how she strives to bring diverse voices to her work.

"You can't change how other people think and act, but you're in full control of you." - Nic Stone from Dear Martin.

On Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 5:00 p.m., we welcome Dr. Christopher Emdin, a writer and professor at Columbia University's Teacher College. Mr. Emdin holds a Ph.D in Urban Education with a concentration in Mathematics, Science, and Technology. He is best known for his book For White Folks Who Teach in the Hool... and the Rest of Y'all Too: Reality Pedagogy and Urban Education, which he wrote from his own experiences growing up as a young person of color.

"Education is not memorization. It is the activation of the imagination and a path towards liberation." - Dr. Emdin.

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