A New York Times Race/Related event presented by the Equity Team Oak Park in partnership with Oak Park and River Forest High School. Generous support provided by Participant Media and the MacArthur Foundation.
The New York Times will moderate the final forum for America to Me, the Starz documentary that examines racial, economic, and class issues at Oak Park and River Forest High School outside Chicago. The event will be moderated by John Eligon, national correspondent for Race/Related, a weekly New York Times newsletter focused on race, identity and culture. Director Steve James will be joined by panelists including segment directors, teachers, students, administrators, parents, and community members to explore themes that emerged from the stories told in the series.