A discussion with MacArthur Fellows John Gaventa (1981) and Ken Ward, Jr., (2018) about the changing economic and political landscapes of rural America, shifting forms of power, and how they impact citizen engagement. Gaventa and Ward bring their unique perspectives from sociology, agriculture, civic engagement, and journalism to shed light on how rural America, especially the Appalachian region and West Virginia, has changed over several decades.
April 19, 2026
3:00 p.m. ET
Taylor Books Annex Gallery
226 Capitol Street
Charleston, WV
