Race: Are We So Different?

From Kanye West to Mel Gibson to Michael Richards, 2006 was a year of unexpected outbursts on race. Is it possible to have a more productive dialogue on a topic that is habitually avoided in “polite” conversation? The Science Museum of Minnesota and the American Anthropological Association believe so—thus this groundbreaking exhibition. Slated to tour the U.S. for the next five years after its premiere here, it explores the idea of race from three angles: science, history, and “everyday experience.” Its main conclusion is that while race is very much a socio-cultural reality, there exists no biological evidence to support the concept. Featured are black-and-white photographs by Wing Young Huie that capture the faces of Minnesota’s diverse populace. 651-221-9444; www.smm.org www.smm.org