COMMUNITY EDUCATION

For decades, police have been the impetus for urban rioting and social upheaval. This cycle of real or perceived police brutality towards a minority followed by civil unrest has divided communities and forced many to take sides in being pro-police or pro-minorities. Today, we see this big chasm from two groups that have emerged: Black Lives Matter and Blue Lives Matter. This talk explores the complex relationship between the police and minority communities, focusing on the cycle from Watts to Rodney King to Ferguson to George Floyd. Furthermore, we look at the data to answer whether police have racial biases as well as from the unique perspective of black police officers. The goal is to communicate a better understanding of police motivations and the realities of being a police officer and being a minority during police encounters and what we can do to rebuild that relationship.

What do the 2022 Olympics, soybeans, and facial recognition software all have in common? China of course. In this class you will learn everything you want to know about China. It starts by examining the origins of one of the world's oldest civilizations, looking at thousands of years of Chinese history from the Qin dynasty to the Xi Jinp

As Americans get ready to go to the polls Tuesday, November 3, TCU Political Science Professor Dr. James Riddlesperger will evaluate the upcoming elections. Yes, that's elections, plural, even though we already know one race in particular will dominate the scene. Drawing on over 35 years of experience, he will discuss the impact of the historic current events and economic issues impacting our lives in 2020, and how they may influence voters. Also, he will look back on trends from the past that could help predict the outcome. Bring your questions and make this one-night-only course an essential part of your election prep.