White Dog Cafe - Table Talks -A Conversation with Michael Eric Dyson

Michael Dyson is the Avalon Professor of Humanities in the School of Arts and Sciences, University of Pennsylvania. An ordained Baptist minister, Dyson articulates pressing social issues. His research focuses on race, religion, popular culture and contemporary crises facing the African-American community. Dyson is known for his style of ‘bio-criticism,’ fusing social and cultural criticism with his biographies, which have included those of Malcolm X; Martin Luther King, Jr; and most recently Tupac Shakur, the slain hip-hop icon. His reflections on the Bush administration point to a need for a new moral leadership in this country, both within the church and in the larger community.

Table Talks at 6pm include a three course dinner, followed by speaker and discussion from 7:30-9pm. $35 per person, includes tax and gratuity. Cash bar. Senior citizens (over 65) and full-time students $25 with advance notification.

Student Stand By Policy: Students can call (215) 386-9224 between 4 - 5:30pm on event days for available seating at 6pm for dinner ($15) or to attend the discussion only at 7:30 (free).

Please call (215) 386-9224 for reservations before sending payment. Advance payment required by giving a credit card over the phone or sending a check. Single reservations are welcome at Table Talks where you'll be seated at a group table. Vegetarian dishes are always offered.