Five years ago, the death of Freddie Grey and his treatment at the hands of police in Baltimore sparked historic protests and unrest. In his new book, Five Days, Wes Moore explores the uprisings in Baltimore through eight distinct perspectives, examining critical questions about the deeper causes of violence and poverty. Today, the killings of several African Americans at the hands of police officers has generated unprecedented international protests and has brought new attention to the critical issues of systemic racism and inequality.
Mr. Moore will discuss his book and how lessons gleaned from the life and death of Freddie Gray and what happened in Baltimore can shed light on this moment in history. In addition to being a combat veteran, best-selling author, and social entrepreneur, Mr. Moore is the CEO of Robin Hood, one of the largest anti-poverty organizations in the nation.
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