World In Conversation grew directly out of SOC 119 (“Race and Ethnic Relations”) in response to the need to bridge deep divides that existed between racial and ethnic groups at Penn State following death threats and the ensuing student takeover of the HUB in 2002.
Samuel Martell “Sam” Richards (born September 3, 1960) is a sociologist working at the Pennsylvania State University. His work focuses on race and ethnicity.