CSREA’s New Book Talks highlight new and notable works studying race, ethnicity, and indigeneity. They facilitate thought-provoking and critical engagement with emerging scholarship.
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Metaracism: How Systemic Racism Devastates Black Lives—and How We Break Free
Co-sponsored by the Cogut Institute for the Humanities, this discussion of new research features a panel of experts in the field of food studies who will share their work as itRead More
The Third Rail Series aims to address some of the most thorny and contentious social, political, and cultural issues related to race and ethnicity in contemporary society.
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What was Affirmative Action and Why Does it Matter?
Join the Watson Institute, the Program in Judaic Studies, Gershon Baskin, and Samer Sinijlawi for this discussion on Israel and Palestine Beyond the Israel-Hamas War, moderated by Professor David C. Jacobson
Gershon Baskin is a political and social entrepreneur who has dedicated his life to peace between Israel and its neighbors. He was the founder of the Israeli PalestinianRead More
Join the Taubman Center for our annual Noah Krieger ’93 Memorial Lecture with Congressman Gabe Amo. The Noah Krieger ’93 Memorial Lecture was named for Noah Krieger, a Brown undergraduate who was interested in political science, public policy, and economics, who died shortly after graduating from Brown. The series, established by his parents, brings distinguished public servants to campusRead More
Join the Brown University School of Public Health for a Black History Month Conversation with Dr. Reed Tuckson hosted by Dean Ashish Jha on Monday, February 26th, from Noon - 1:30 pm!
*Lunch will be provided*
Speaker: Reed V. Tuckson, MD, FACP, Managing Director ofRead More
Join us for ‘Journey Through America with Jazz’! Jazz music is deeply intertwined with Black History Month, originating in African American communities and evolving into a powerful cultural expression. This presentation will use jazz, or Black American Music, as a vehicle to travel throughout North America, moving through generations of cultural influence as we go. Since its beginning, jazzRead More
In honor of Black History Month, the Watson Institute presents a night of spoken word and open mic night with local hip-hop artists Chachi Carvalho and Othannah Tomasina.
Join the Watson Institute for a screening of clips from the upcoming documentary Iron Birds, followed by a panel discussion. The distinguished panel of scholars, filmmakers, and policymakers seeks to identify and explain Ukraine’s geopolitical significance and strategic importance in fostering stability in Eastern Europe, which is not just a matter of regional concern but a critical globalRead More