Adam Falkner is a poet, musician, educator, and race and equity strategist. Much of his work studies intersectional themes of race, gender, queer life and social justice education. He was also a featured performer at President Barack Obama's Grassroots Ball at the 2009 presidential inauguration. Falkner shares his Brief but Spectacular take on performing privilege and forgiveness.

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