Rooting Out White Supremacy in the US Military: A KPBS News Event
Thursday, September 3, 2020 | 6 p.m. (PST)
This event is FREE. Registration is required.
The U.S. has seen a rise in racial extremism and white supremacy groups. At times, the military is targeted by extremists who seek the skills and the prestige associated with military service. KPBS Military Reporter Steve Walsh moderates a panel discussion exploring the history of hate groups in the military and how capable the military is at keeping racial extremism from its ranks. EVENT DETAILS.
THE PANEL
Heidi Beirich, Ph.D., co-founder of the Global Project Against Hate and Extremism
Tony McAleer, founder of Life After Hate
Cameron McCoy, Ph.D., professor of U.S. Diplomatic & Military History, Race Relations, and War & Society, United States Air Force Academy
Dr. Carter F. Smith, faculty member at Middle Tennessee State University and retired U.S. Army Criminal Investigations Division (CID) Command Special Agent
