Maryland Equity Project (MEP)

, Assistant Professor

School of Education, Howard ËÄÉ«AV

When: Thursday, September 18th, 4-5:30pm

Where: Benjamin Building 0220

Topic: Your Silence Will Not Protect You: From Critical Reflection to Radical Responsibility

This talk challenges participants to confront the limits of silent reflection in the face of systemic oppression. Drawing on the ethical and moral imperatives of social justice leadership, it calls for a shift from passive awareness to courageous, principled action. In an era where neutrality sustains inequity, the talk affirms that silence—especially in moments of injustice—is not a shield but a choice with consequences. Participants will be invited to examine the risks and responsibilities of speaking out, even when fear is present, and to embrace radical responsibility as a necessary act of ethical leadership and collective liberation.