Will race and religion be on the 2024 ballot?

Join Keith Magee and Andrew Davies, Professor of Public Religion at the University of Birmingham, to discuss the 2024 US elections and the impact of race and religion on our politics.

Race and religion are once again being weaponized in the election campaign before our eyes. Trump is trying to win over the very black and brown voters that his MAGA movement has shown nothing but contempt for by spreading racist stereotypes and demonizing the other. Meanwhile, an ultra-conservative Supreme Court is trampling on the rights of minorities in the name of religion.

In this way, are we seeking to “form a more perfect union”? The United States is a nation rich in resources but poor in morals. As a result, inequalities that should have been eradicated long ago continue to fester, and high levels of deprivation exacerbate polarization. How can we come together in these difficult times to build a United Kingdom where true justice is accessible to all, regardless of race, religion, or political beliefs?

Following the discussion, Keith Magee will sign books.

This event is presented as part of Booktober at The Exchange. Running throughout October 2024, the programme celebrates the joy of creative writing and reading in all its forms and will be packed with activities, events and opportunities to explore the magic of literature.