This Week on Getting Common: What’s in a Name?

Dec, 21-2021

Can an institution be named after Robert E Lee while advancing the goal of equity and inclusion?

This week’s episode features Rev. Robert W. Lee, IV, Ty Seidule, Professor Nneka Dennie, and W&L Law alum Adenike Miles-Sorinmade. We will discuss the efforts to change the name of the Washington and Lee University, the aftermath of the Trustee decision, and the meaning of naming and monuments. Click here to see the full video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CWTmmVZID-s 

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