Nia Speaker of Color Series
Through the Nia Speaker Series, we address topics including race, class, politics, resiliency, human kindness and acceptance, and incorporate a wide variety of industries including engineering, medicine, biotech, sports, politics, arts and education.
UPCOMING NIA EVENTS
19th Nia Speaker of Color Series: A Conversation with Kendra Andrews '15 Friday, February 16, 6:00–8:00 pm
Join us for the 19th installment of the Nia Speaker of Color Series with ESPN journalist and alumna, Kendra Andrews '15. Kendra, who covers the Golden States Warriors and regularly presents on ESPN's NBA Today and SportsCenter, will talk about her experience as a Black woman working in a male-dominated field; offer insights on her time at Head-Royce, and how it helped her land her dream career; and discuss how she overcame early challenges with learning differences and dyslexia.
Tickets are available for a suggested donation of $25/adult and $10/student.
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