Our Hidden Conversations: What Americans Really Think About Race & Identity

For 12 years, Michele Norris, former host of NPR's All Things Considered, invited people to share their stories about race in America for The Race Card Project. The responses offered an honest, if sometimes uncomfortable, look at race and identity. Her book Our Hidden Conversations: What Americans Really Think About Race and Identity, came out of was borne from that project and is a unique compilation of stories, essays, and photographs providing a window into America during a tumultuous era. In this intriguing talk, Norris shares insights gleaned from The Race Card Project, and explains how honesty, grace, and a willing ear can provide a bridge toward empathy and understanding. 

About Michele Norris

Michele Norris is an award-winning journalist and former host of NPR's All Things Considered. Known for her insightful commentary on race and culture, she is the author of Hidden Conversations: What Americans Really Think About Race and Identity, a powerful exploration of personal stories and untold histories surrounding race in America. 

Norris is also the creator of The Race Card Project, a national initiative that invites people to share their reflections on race. A respected voice in media, she has received numerous honors for her work advocating for inclusive storytelling and social change.

Host or Publisher University of Oregon School of Journalism and Communication