HFLA's Annual Conversation
featuring Dr. Andre Perry
Know Your Price: Valuing Black Lives and Property in America's Black Cities
October 25, 2023 @ 11:30 am-1:30 pm
Ariel International
1163 E. 40th, Cleveland
(Free Parking Available + Lunch will be provided)
Andre M. Perry is a Senior Fellow at Brookings Metro, a scholar-in-residence at American University, and a professor of practice of economics at Washington University. A nationally known and respected commentator on race, structural inequality, and education, Perry is the author of the book “Know Your Price: Valuing Black Lives and Property in America’s Black Cities,” which is currently available wherever books are sold. Perry is a regular contributor to MSNBC and has been published by numerous national media outlets, including The New York Times, The Nation, The Washington Post, TheRoot.com and CNN.com. Perry has also made appearances on HBO, CNN, PBS, National Public Radio, NBC, and ABC. Perry’s research focuses on race and structural inequality, education, and economic inclusion. Perry’s recent scholarship at Brookings has analyzed Black-majority cities and institutions in America, focusing on valuable assets worthy of increased investment. Prior to his work at Brookings, Perry has been a founding dean, professor, award-winning journalist, and activist in the field of education.
Single ticket: $36
Table (8 tickets): $1000
Sponsorship opportunities still available.
Please contact Carrie Miller at carrie@interestfree.org for more information!