Book Talk with Robert Livingston: Play the Game, Change the Game, Leave the Game

Join the Meltzer Center for Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging for a special virtual conversation on Wednesday, September 10, with Harvard social psychologist Robert Livingston regarding his new book, PLAY THE GAME. CHANGE THE GAME. LEAVE THE GAME.: Pathways to Black Empowerment, Prosperity, and Joy.

Dr. Robert Livingston is a Lecturer in Public Policy at the Harvard Kennedy School and a leading expert in understanding bias and racism within organizations. In his radical and practical new book, Livingston argues that instead of waiting for White people to change, Black people must prioritize their own prosperity, power, and self-determination by navigating, challenging, and exiting racist systems. Livingston proposes that racism operates like an addiction: hard to admit, and even harder to quit. So how can Black people attain prosperity and peace of mind despite the enduring presence of racism?

Drawing on social science, his own experiences, and interviews with trailblazing Black leaders and luminaries, Play the Game. Change the Game. Leave the Game. is a bold, groundbreaking book that empowers readers to make the leap from being played to creating their own game plan.

Note on Accessibility: This virtual event requires an Internet connection and computer or smartphone. Live captioning is available for this event. For any questions and/or requests for accommodations, please email Mindy.Darwish@nyu.edu 5-7 business days in advance of the event date. However, we will always do our best to meet an accommodation need when communicated.