2024 Hutchins Forum on Election

Charlayne Hunter-Gault and Henry Louis Gates Jr. are set to host the 2024 Hutchins Forum, which will focus on the pivotal 2024 election. The event is scheduled for 5 p.m. EDT on Thursday, August 15, and will be available for viewing via a live player. This forum aims to engage audiences in a critical discussion about the electoral landscape and its implications. The panel for the forum features a diverse group of prominent figures in journalism and academia. Notable participants include Gerard Baker from The Wall Street Journal, Jonathan Capehart and Michele Norris from The Washington Post, John McWhorter from Columbia University, and Cecilia Rouse from the Brookings Institution. Their insights are expected to provide a comprehensive analysis of the election and its broader societal impacts. The 2024 Hutchins Forum will take place at the historic Old Whaling Church in Martha’s Vineyard. This event is organized in collaboration with the Hutchins Center for African and African American Research at Harvard University and PBS News, highlighting the importance of diverse perspectives in the electoral discourse. For those interested in staying informed about the election, PBS News will provide extensive coverage leading up to the event. The Hutchins Forum promises to be a significant platform for dialogue as the nation prepares for the upcoming election cycle.