Williams will join Raul Yzaguirre, ASU Executive Director of the Center for Community Development and Civil Rights, for a civil rights forum and discussion.  The forum is part of an ongoing lecture series that brings nationally recognized policy makers, analysts, and leaders to the Valley to discuss contemporary Civil Rights in an open dialogue.  Williams is senior correspondent at NPR and former host of NPR's Talk of the Nation as well as being a Fox News Commentator and noted author.

 

Williams is one of America's leading political writers who has authored six books.  his most recent is titled, "Enough - The Phony Leaders, Dead-End Movements and Culture of Failure that are Undermining Black America - and What We Can Do About It."  He also spent 21 years at the Washington Post as a prize winning editorial writer and columnist.

 

Yzaguirre, internationally recognized Civil Rights leader hosts this event.  He served as president and chief executive office for National Council of La Raza from 1974 to 2004 growing it into the preeminent Hispanic policy organization in the United States.  After a 30 year history with National Council of La Raza Yzaguirre established the Center for Community Development & Civil Rights housed at the College of Public Programs in ASU.  Among the Center's many offerings is the American Dream Academy which is dedicated to advancing education for youth.  The Center also addresses the Latino male education gap, offers civil rights dialogue and education, and uses research and education to advance financial knowledge in underserved populations.