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Black Jobs: A Review of Current U.S. Labor Statistics and Racialized Work
Parkland College
2400 West Bradley Ave.
Champaign, Illinois 61821
(217) 351-2200
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Parkland College will observe Black History Month in February with month-long events.
With the theme "African Americans and Labor," the college will explore historical and contemporary
African American accomplishments.
Celebrations begin with a welcome from Parkland College President
Pam Lau followed by a presentation from Professor Evelyn Reynolds.
Professor Reynolds will speak to the topic of "Black Jobs: A Review of
Current U.S. Labor Statistics and Racialized Work" with reference to U.S. l
abor statistics data that she incorporates into her regular curricula.
She will also discuss recent comments made by Donald Trump
and Steve Bannon regarding Black and immigrant workers
as racialized attitudes about work translate into social policy.
Held in the Student Union Cafeteria
This event is open to the public.