"Ronald Walters, strategist in the Rev. Jesse Jackson’s 1984 and 1988 presidential campaigns; director of the African American Leadership Institute; Distinguished Leadership Scholar at the James MacGregor Burns Academy of Leadership; professor of government and politics and director of the African American Leadership Institute at the University of Maryland; author of Freedom is Not Enough: Black Voters, Black Candidates speaks about African American voting, leadership and politics, focusing specifically on the importance of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. The event marks the 10th Annual Donald H. Smith Distinguished Lecture.

The event is intoduced by Master of Ceremonies, Stanton Biddle, Professor and Administrative Services Librarian at Baruch College. Opening remarks are made by Baruch College President Kathleen Waldron. Dr. Walters is introduced by Bobbie Pollard, Associate Professor and Head of Information Services at Baruch College.

Dr. Walters is followed by Arthur Lewin, professor of sociology and Black and Hispanic studies who introduces the lecture's honorary namesake Donald H. Smith, former president of the National Association of Black School Educators (NABSE), and former Associate Provost at Baruch College. A brief question and answer session follows.

This event takes place on November 16, at 6:00 p.m. at the William and Anita Newman Conference center."