Committee: Group VII: AACRAO Office
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Core Competency/Proficiency: Core Competencies
Intended Audience: General Audience
Presenter(s):
Saira Burke AACRAO
George Takei Actor, Director, Author, and Activist
Closing Plenary: Where No Story Has Gone Before: A Morning with George Takei
Category
Plenary
Description
With an uncanny eloquence and signature wit, Takei shares the story of his family's forced internment as Japanese Americans during WWII—a seemingly forgotten part of American history. Hear about his rise to celebrity as a Sci-fi icon, his remarkable journey as social media mega power, and his passionate fight for LGBTQ rights and marriage equality in America—empowering others to beat the odds and make a difference.
Submission ID:
5408
Day:
Wednesday, April 3, 2019
Time:
11:45 AM - 12:45 PM
Room:
Concourse Hall, Level 1