Past Events

New Book Talks: Metaracism, Tricia Rose

CSREA - Center for the Study of Race and Ethnicity in America
, Friedman Auditorium

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

Tricia Rose

Chancellor’s Professor ofRead More

Fruits of Labor: Race, Ethnicity, and Foodways

CSREA - Center for the Study of Race and Ethnicity in America
, 305

Fruits of Labor: Race, Ethnicity, and Foodways

Register to attend.

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

What was Affirmative Action and Why Does it Matter?

Center for the Study of Race and Ethnicity in America - CSREA
, 120

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?

 

Robin D. G. Kelley

Distinguished Professor andRead More

Israel and Palestine Beyond the Israel-Hamas War

Watson Institute and the Program in Judaic Studies
, True North Classroom (101)

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

Noah Krieger ’93 Memorial Lecture: Rep. Gabe Amo

Taubman Center for American Politics & Policy
, True North Classroom (101)

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

Black History Month Conversation with Dr. Reed V. Tuckson

The School of Public Health
, 375

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

Black History Month Lecture with Dr. Reed V. Tuckson

The School of Public Health
, 375

Join the Brown University School of Public Health for a Black History Month Lecture by Dr. Reed Tuckson on Monday, February 26th, from Noon - 1:00 pm!

*Lunch will be provided. 

Speaker: Reed V. Tuckson, MD, FACP, Managing Director of
Tuckson Health ConnectionsRead More

A Journey Through America with Jazz

Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

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

Watson presents a night of spoken word and hip-hop with local artists

Co-sponsored by the Brown Center for Students of Color Black heritage series and Watson’s Diversity and Inclusion Committee
, The Agora

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.

Students are invited to perform!

Chachi Carvalho is a multi-talented artist and educator who comes from a longRead More

Iron Birds: Screening and Panel Discussion

Watson Institute for International and Public Affairs
, Joukowsky Forum (155)

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

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