NC State’s University Speakers and Lectures Committee, with support from the Harrelson Fund and in conjunction with the Institute for Emerging Issues Forum, will host a speech from Rich Harwood on Thursday, Feb. 18 at 2:55 p.m. Harwood, founder of the Harwood Institute, will speak on “A Call to Step Forward: Bridging Divides and and Healing Our Communities.”

Communities are facing unprecedented challenges from a global pandemic to economic upheaval to political turmoil to the injustices of systemic racism. We are seeing growing divisions and a deep lack of trust and belief in one another and our institutions. Harwood offers a new path forward. Drawing from more than three decades working in communities around the world, he challenges people to reimagine and recreate our communities, our lives, and  our nation. Join this dynamic session to hear Harwood share inspiring stories and practical guidance for how we can get our communities on a more just, fair, equitable, inclusive and hopeful path forward. The event is free and open to the public, but registration is required.