Robinson will be discussing a variety of topics such as rebuilding democracy and restoring civility, voting rights, the ongoing fight for equity and inclusion, expected action by a new administration regarding the pandemic and the environment and restoring America’s reputation with Dean Robert Brinkmann. A moderated question and answer session will follow.

Robinson writes a column twice a week for The Washington Post, where he has worked since 1980. The author of three books, Robinson was awarded a Pulitzer for commentary in 2009 for his columns on the 2008 presidential race.

He has written books about race in Brazil and music in Cuba, covered a heavyweight championship fight, witnessed riots in Philadelphia and a murder trial in the deepest Amazon, handicapped three editions of American Idol, acquired fluent Spanish and passable Portuguese and sat with presidents, dictators and the Queen of England.