STCC presents author, activist Frederick Joseph on April 29
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. – The Springfield Technical Community College Diversity Speaker and Performance Series on April 29 at 12:30 p.m. will present Frederick Joseph, bestselling author of “The Black Friend.”
The virtual event is free and open to the public. To register, visit visit stcc.io/joseph.
Frederick Joseph
Joseph is an award-winning activist, philanthropist, and marketing professional. His debut book, “The Black Friend: On Being a Better White Person,” was an instant New York Times bestseller. He was named to the 2019 Forbes 30 Under 30 list, is a recipient of the Bob Clampett Humanitarian Award from Comic-Con International, and was selected for the 2018 Root 100, an annual list of the most influential African Americans. He lives in New York City.
Writing from the perspective of a friend, Joseph offers candid reflections on his own experiences with racism and conversations with prominent artists and activists about theirs—creating an essential read for white people who are committed anti-racists and those newly come to the cause of racial justice.
The Office of Multicultural Affairs (OMA) at Springfield Technical Community College is committed to meeting the needs of all students from underrepresented student populations.
The Diversity Speaker and Performance Series, coordinated by the Office of Multicultural Affairs, brings a global array of speakers and performers to campus.
The series, which is free and open to the public as well as STCC students, currently offers live virtual performances due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Interested in applying to STCC? Visit stcc.edu/apply or call Admissions at (413) 755-3333.
About Springfield Technical Community College
STCC, the Commonwealth's only technical community college, continues the pioneering legacy of the Springfield Armory with comprehensive and technical education in manufacturing, STEM, healthcare, business, social services, and the liberal arts. STCC's highly regarded workforce, certificate, degree, and transfer programs are the most affordable in Springfield and provide unequalled opportunity for the vitality of Western Massachusetts. Founded in 1967, the college – a designated Hispanic Serving Institution – seeks to close achievement gaps among students who traditionally face societal barriers. STCC supports students as they transform their lives through intellectual, cultural, and economic engagement while becoming thoughtful, committed and socially responsible graduates.