Last Times Talk of the semester Wednesday, Dec. 6, with Dr. Brian Newsome on "France on Fire: Summer of Protests"

Please join us Wednesday, Dec. 6 from 12-12:50 p.m. on the second floor of Russell Library, room 241 for an engaging conversation facilitated by Dr. Brian Newsome, dean of the John E. Sallstrom Honors College & professor of History, on  "France on Fire: Summer of Protests." On June 27, 17-year-old Frenchman Nahel Merzouk was shot and killed by a police officer in Nanterre, a western suburb of Paris, during a traffic stop. His killing touched off weeks of widespread protests characterized by attacks on state/municipal buildings, the burning of cars and police efforts to contain the protests. What are the roots of the protests? How are they linked to both domestic and international trends?



The following background article may be referenced during the discussion:

https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/29/world/europe/france-riots-nahel-shooting.html?name=styln-france-unrest&region=TOP_BANNER&block=storyline_menu_recirc&action=click&pgtype=Article&variant=undefined

Times Talk at Georgia College & State University is celebrating 18 continuous years as the first in the nation college weekly discussion series on current and significant public events and issues as reported by the New York Times and other reputable news sources. The topics change weekly and are chosen and facilitated by volunteer faculty, staff, students and community members. Times Talks are open to all campus and local community members. Just bring your brain. There will be free pizza while it lasts.