Intersections (with lunch) | From Dubuque to Selma and beyond: Understanding racism in America

From Dubuque to Selma and beyond: Understanding racism in America

Presenter: Dr. Dave Markward
Former superintendent of the Cedar Rapids Community School District

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FEBRUARY 7, 2024  |  11:45 AM – 1:00 PM
St. Paul's United Methodist Church, Cedar Rapids
new event space (see below)
** in-person event **

Join us for Intersections in February as we embark on a transformative journey with former Cedar Rapids Community School District Superintendent Dr. Dave Markward as he shares his transition from an upbringing in an almost exclusively white community to a life enriched by diversity. Dave will discuss the challenges and learning he experienced in writing his latest book, From Dubuque to Selma and Beyond: My Journey to Understand Racism in America.

Please note: The church is undergoing renovations for the next few months, during which time we will meet in the Gathering Space. Enter the Second Avenue doors, go up the stairs or take the elevator to the second floor. Once there, take a left and you will arrive at the Gathering Space. For those who know the building, this is across from the sanctuary.

You may make your reservation to attend in-person (with lunch) by clicking on the "Register Now" button. Three boxed lunch options are available: smoked turkey, ham & swiss, and vegetarian wrap; boxed lunches are $15 each. You must pre-order and pay for your lunch by 12:00 PM on Tuesday, February 4. Late orders or walk-in requests for lunch will not be available.

If you have any issues registering, please email info@interfaithallianceiowa.org or call 515.279.8715.

ABOUT OUR PRESENTER | Dave Markward has dedicated his professional life to public education, serving as a trusted source of knowledge for five decades. After graduating from Dubuque Senior High School (Iowa) and Augustana College (Illinois), Dave earned two advanced degrees from Western Illinois University and a doctorate from Illinois State University. He started his career as a junior high school science teacher, then served as a coach, principal, school district superintendent, college instructor, and educational consultant. His first book, Free the Teachers: A Guide to Joyful Teaching and Learning, is dedicated to productive education reform. In his latest work, From Dubuque to Selma and Beyond: My Journey to Understand Racism in America, Dave delves into the complex world of racism. His memoir is a testament to his unwavering belief in humanity and the power of education to effect change.

Intersections is a monthly gathering of the Interfaith Alliance of Iowa in Cedar Rapids. It's an opportunity to learn, to participate in civil dialogue, and to discuss issues at the crossroads of religion and politics.