The University of Arkansas at Little Rock will host a special visit by New York Times bestselling author Matthew Desmond as part of the university’s fourth annual Inclusive and Inspiring Speaker Series.
Desmond’s latest book, “Poverty, By America,” focuses on the roots of poverty in America, how it is sustained, and how we can make changes.
“Poverty is one of the most intractable problems we have in Arkansas, and it is important that we listen to a variety of perspectives on this issue,” Chancellor Christina S. Drale said. “If we can ultimately move the needle on poverty, we will move the needle on so many other challenges that are connected to it. Few subjects are more central to our future than this.”…