Reverend Al Sharpton, an internationally-known civil rights leader, will speak at The New School on Tuesday as part of an ongoing lecture series addressing issues of inclusion in the United States during Donald Trump’s presidency.

Sharpton, who will speak during a free lecture, will discuss civil rights, social justice and criminal justice reform in both New York City, and nationally. The talk will be held in the Tishman Auditorium in University Center on Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. Registration is required to attend, but the cost of attendance is free.

Reverend Sharpton has had a notable career in civil rights. He was the youth director of Operation Breadbasket in New York, a program focused on improving African Americans’ economic status, and founded the National Action Network, a civil rights organization.

He is also the host of the popular radio show, “Keepin’ it Real With Reverend Al Sharpton,” and was an informal advisor to President Obama during his time in office.

Tuesday’s talk is part of the Henry Cohen Lecture series, and will also be hosted by the Milano School of International Affairs, Management, and Urban Policy, and Maya Wiley, the senior vice president for social justice at the New School.

Named after the founding dean of the Milano School, The New School’s Henry Cohen Lecture Series “has been devoted to advancing social equity in America.” According to the New School, this year’s Henry Cohen Lecture Series will be focused on “how we can advance political, social and economic inclusion in the context of a Trump Presidency.”

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