Teach-ins to be led by influential figures across Roanoke and Blacksburg

ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – Roanoke Indivisible is holding its lecture series titled ‘Understanding Unsustainable Systems and Developing Alternatives’ across Roanoke and Blacksburg, beginning February 16.

These educational opportunities are modeled off of teach-ins held during the Civil Rights Movement. Roanoke Indivisible has revived this tradition, with a purpose of what they say is to educate the public on “the impacts of authoritarian behavior on American society.”

Many impactful figures are at the forefront, including:

  • Beth Macy – author and 6th District Congressional Candidate
  • Walt Freese – former Ben and Jerry’s CEO
  • Michael Santos – Professor Emeritus and author

“The systems that have long supported the American populace have eroded under President Trump and his enablers,” commented Santos. “These teach-ins… are a way for us to both unify behind common goals and educate others about what’s at stake.”…

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