Let's Talk Race: Race, Racism, & the Right to Roam

Name: Let's Talk Race: Race, Racism, & the Right to Roam
Start: 2025-10-09T17:30:00-04:00
End: 2025-10-09T19:30:00-04:00
Location: 1431 Assembly St., Columbia, SC, United States, South Carolina 29201

Schedule

Thu Oct 09 2025 at 05:30 pm to 07:30 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

1431 Assembly St., Columbia, SC, United States, South Carolina 29201 | Columbia, SC

Join us for a powerful panel talk with outdoor educators, advocates, and leaders of color. They’ll share personal stories and community experiences about spending time in nature, feeling safe outdoors, staying connected to the land, and making sure everyone has equal access to green spaces. You’ll also get the chance to ask questions, reflect, and learn how to help make outdoor spaces more welcoming and inclusive in your community. Please note the outline of this event below.
AGENDA:
5:30-6: Light Dinner
6-6:45: Panel Discussion
6:45-7:30: Community Conversation
Register here to be included in the meal: https://www.richlandlibrary.com/event/2025-10-09/lets-talk-race-race-racism-right-roam
Registration is not required to attend and participate in the conversation.
PANELISTS:
Justin Johnson is a science and outdoor leadership educator that is based out of South Carolina.
Dr. Lisa O. Kershaw is an herbalist, farmer, educator, small business owner, and non-profit president.
Jay, a proud Navy Veteran from Columbia, SC, is an avid cyclist/camper and dedicated advocate for all things outdoors!
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This program is a Let’s Talk Race event. The Let’s Talk Race team is a staff-led team at Richland Library. Their purpose is to create opportunities for civic engagement, to build community connections, and encourage courageous conversations that focus on race, culture, and ethnicity.