The evening's topic emerged from planning discussions with M.I.T.'s Ceasar McDowell that explored the desire and struggle of young people to speak up about important issues.
The participants included a nice mix of Boston-area university students and young professionals, all of whom readily admitted they spend a considerable amount of time focused on their phones each day.
On Wednesday, September 27, the Ikeda Center hosted its first ever dialogue night for students and young professionals. Conceptualized and moderated by the Center's Lillian I, the event was the first in what will become a regular series.