Historic Firsts: The 2024 Presidential Election

With guest speakers:

Evelyn M. Simien, Professor of Political Science and the Director of the Africana Studies Institute at the University of Connecticut

Manisha Sinha, James L. and Shirley A. Draper Chair in American History at the University of Connecticut.

Chris Vials, Professor of English at the University of Connecticut

What is the significance of the Nov. 6, 2024 election in US history and politics? What should voters pay attention to as they vote? Three distinguished professors from the University of Connecticut will discuss these issues and answer questions about the upcoming election.

Sponsored by the UConn American Studies Program, the Department of Critical and Social Inquiry

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