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Princeton University's Cornel West brings his observations on race, justice and democracy to the University of Houston's Graduate School of Social Works' 10th Annual David M. Underwood Lecture on Thursday, April 28, 6:30 pm, in the Cullen Performance Hall. The event is free and open to the public.



(West, probably the most prominent voice today on the topic of race relations and social justice, placed himself at odds with Harvard President Lawrence Summers in 2002 when West was serving as professor of African-American studies. He drew criticism for his post 9-11 comments about an 'imperial America', for his participation in a hip-hop CD which he called "danceable education" and for serving on the presidential exploratory committee for activist Al Sharpton. West also contributed as an actor -- as well as his thoughts on religion -- to the recent Matrix movie trilogy. Controversy surrounded his involvement with these projects, playing a role in West's decision to leave his position at Harvard to join the faculty at rival Princeton.)

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The Houston Chapter of Americans United for the Separation of Church and State will hold its 10th Anniversary Dinner at the Warwick Hotel on Thursday April 21. Cash bar at 6 pm, dinner at 7 pm. The Rev. Barry Lynn, AU's executive director, will be featured speaker. Tickets and sponsorships are available at [e-mail] .