Rev. Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis Jr., a prominent civil rights leader, has been appointed as the 2024 Environmental Justice and Racial Equity Fellow at Duke University, bringing his extensive experience to enrich the university's goals of addressing climate change and racial equity, including co-convening an undergraduate course on "The Lived Experience of Race and Racism." Additionally, in his fireside chat with Dr. Alec Gallimore, they discussed the importance of education in overcoming tribalism and anti-intellectualism in America. Dr. Chavis emphasized the role of education in combating racism and shared his experiences, including being part of the Wilmington Ten. The chat also touched on Chavis's environmental activism while Dr. Gallimore acknowledged Dr. Chavis's impact on creating opportunities for underrepresented groups. Read more on DukeToday about the fellowship here and the fireside conversation with Provost Gallimore here.