The 2017 Belle and Ed Likover Lecture with Jamil Smith

Our guest speaker this year is Jamil Smith, Political Journalist and Contributing Writer with The Daily Beast. Distrust of the media — fueled by the criticism of elected officials — has elevated the importance of unapologetic journalists and in-depth investigators. Engage with Jamil and hear his insider perspective on the role of journalists against these unprecedented attacks. Smith will shine a light on the harsh realities of race and mass incarceration, and the media’s role in shaping the narrative and educating the public.