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The White Supremacist Roots of the Second Amendment

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Speaker: Dr. Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz, with opening remarks by Rev. Kelli Clement and by Waziyatawin
Thursday, September 27, 2018

In this public lecture, Dr. Dunbar-Ortiz shared thoughts on her new book “Loaded: A Disarming History of the Second Amendment.”  She explored the white supremacist roots of this part of our Constitution that leads to violence and polarization.

Dr. Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz is Professor Emerita of Ethnic Studies from the California State University at Hayward and author of numerous books.   Waziyatawin is a Wahpetunwan Dakota professor, author, and activist from Pezihutazizi K’api Makoce in southwestern Minnesota.  Rev. Kelli Clement is Assistant Minister at the First Unitarian Society of Minneapolis.

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