(Evansville, IN) – The Evansville-Vanderburgh County Human Relations Commission will hold its Annual Dinner and Mayor’s Celebration of Human Rights Awards on Friday, October 17, at 6:30 p.m., at the Old National Events Plaza. The keynote speaker will be Dr. Eddie Glaude, Jr. Mayor Stephanie Terry will present the 2025 Mayor’s Celebration of Human Rights Awards.
Dr. Eddie Glaude, Jr., is a New York Times bestselling author and the James S. McDonnell Distinguished University Professor at Princeton University. Recognized as one of the nation’s most prominent scholars, Dr. Glaude examines the complex dynamics of the American experience. His writings offer powerful insights into the challenges we face as a democracy. Glaude’s latest book, We Are the Leaders We Have Been Looking For was released in April 2024. Gaude also delivered the Du Bois Lectures at Harvard University. He holds a master’s degree in African American Studies from Temple University and Ph.D in Religion from Princeton University.
The 2025 Mayor’s Celebration of Human Rights Awards recognizes businesses, organizations, and individuals that embrace and celebrate belonging. Please visit www.evansville.in.govhumanrightsawards to submit a nomination for the Mayor’s Celebration of Human Rights Awards.
