January 17, 2019
MILWAUKEE 鈥� 蜜桃影像 will host , author of The Poisoned City: Flint鈥檚 Water and the American Urban Tragedy, for two special events as a part of the Marquette Forum, a yearlong series of events focusing on civic dialogue and the state of democracies across the world.
Q&A session | Jan. 23, 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. | Eisenberg Reading Room, Sensenbrenner Hall, 1103 W. Wisconsin Ave.
During this session, Clark will answer questions about the process of researching and writing the book, the role of the journalist in a changing media landscape, how to structure narrative nonfiction, the role of citizen activists in bringing about change on social issues and more. by Jan. 18.
Keynote lecture | Jan. 23, 5 p.m. | Weasler Auditorium, 1506 W. Wisconsin Ave.
In this presentation, Clark will discuss her book The Poisoned City: Flint鈥檚 Water and the American Urban Tragedy, which has implications for every municipality in America, especially Milwaukee. She will also explain the inspiring role of Flint鈥檚 鈥渓ionhearted residents,鈥� their grassroots activism, community organizing and the independent investigations that brought the crisis to national attention. The lecture will take place from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. with a book sale/signing and reception to follow. by Jan. 18.
Clark鈥檚 writing has appeared in Elle Magazine, The New York Times, Politico, Next City and other publications. She was a correspondent for the Columbia Journalism Review as part of its United States Project for nearly five years. Clark received the 2017 Excellence in Environmental Journalism award from the Great Lakes Environmental Law Council.
Media interested in attending should contact Anne Broeker at anne.broeker@marquette.edu or (414) 288-7536
Anne is a communication specialist in the Office of Marketing and Communication. Contact Anne at (414) 288-7536 or anne.broeker@marquette.edu.
