The Distinguished Scholar Series provides a unique opportunity to showcase innovative research and scholarly activities related to diversity, equity and inclusion in society. Each semester, we invite three speakers to participate in a hybrid presentation of information that begins as a "TedTalk" and will conclude with an expanded moderated dialogue on their ideas, commentary and reflections on their research and its reflected intersections in our daily lives. Invited scholars will range from local UNC Charlotte scholars (faculty and staff) to regional and nationally recognized individuals. All events are open and free to the public.