Chat in the Stacks reprises its election programming with Race in the Race Returns on Thursday, October 23, 2025 at 2:30 in the Charles Event Space. 

Our panelists will examine the role that race is playing in the upcoming election.

Participating in the discussion: 

• Philadelphia Inquirer columnist Elizabeth Wellington, 

• Dr. Timothy Welbeck, Director of Temple's Center for Anti-Racism,

• Ethan Tan, Director of Data and Analytics for Pennsylvania Voice (a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to inclusive practices for a just democracy in PA) and,

• Kimmika Williams-Witherspoon, Senior Associate Dean of Strategic Initiatives and Innovation, Center for the Performing and Cinematic Arts and Professor, Urban Theater and Community Engagement

• FOC Member and Assistant Dean for Community and Communication at Klein,  David W. Brown will serve as the moderator.  

This program is sponsored by Temple University Libraries and the Faculty Senate committee on the Status of Faculty of Color

Registration is encouraged but not required.