Steven Roberts of St. Louis delivered the first lecture of Lincoln University's Presidential Lecture Series on February 19, 2020. In his speech, Roberts discussed the contradictions that still exist regarding Black History in America, such as being told to pursue the American Dream but also being silenced. He also examined how dreams can be found and forged in unlikely places, and how black history is a story of both fulfilled and deferred dreams, as well as explosions of civil disobedience and unrest.

1. Contradictions and Hope
Steven Roberts of St. Louis

2. Steven Roberts of St. Louis
Steven Roberts of St. Louis was
honored to participate in Lincoln
University’s Presidential Lecture
Series, delivering the Series’ first
lecture of the year on February
19, 2020.

3. Steven Roberts of St. Louis
A Missouri state representative and
current candidate for state senate,
Roberts spoke on the message of Black
History Month, the contradictions that
exist and persist across the country, and
how dreams can often be found and
forged in the unlikeliest of places

4. Contradictions and Hope
During his speech, Steven Roberts of St.
Louis examined black history as a history
filled with both fulfilled and deferred
dreams, “a history of explosions” that has
been labeled anything from civil
disobedience to unrest and riots.

5. Contradictions and Hope
Roberts also expounded on the “cognitive
dissonance” and contradictions that
come with dreaming in America, a place
where many are told to pursue the
American dream but are also silenced in
the same breath.

6. Contradictions and Hope
Learn more about Roberts’ history of
public service and his 2020 state Senate
campaign here.

7. Thank You..