Trinity Episcopal School, in partnership with Mecklenburg Ministries, hosted Tim Wise, prominent anti-racist writer and educator, as part of the School’s annual Freedom Fete celebration in January.

Video: Understanding Racism – Tim Wise

Video: Q & A Session with Tim Wise

Named one of “25 Visionaries Who are Changing Your World”, Wise will discuss racial disparity in schools and provide steps for uprooting racism, privilege and institutional inequity. Wise has spoken on more than 800 college and high school campuses, in all 50 states and to community groups across the nation on issues of comparative racism, race and education, and religion and institutions. Wise has appeared on hundreds of radio and television programs, is a regular contributor to discussion about race on CNN, and author of six books, including White Like Me, which will be available for purchase and signing following the event. For more information about Tim Wise, please visit www.timwise.org.