Emerson Contemporary Exhibition: Boston Globe & WBUR
The Globe’s Cate McQuaid reviewed Emerson Contemporary’s latest exhibition, “Georgie Friedman: Hurricane Lost,” noting “[Friedman’s] installations about nature evoke awe and human frailty.”
Walker Reviews Kiese Laymon’s Essay Collection: New York Times
Writing, Literature, and Publishing professor Jerald Walker reviewed award-winning author Kiese Laymon’s recently re-published essay collection, “How to Slowly Kill Yourself and Others in America,” which covers the topics of … Continue Reading Walker Reviews Kiese Laymon’s Essay Collection: New York Times
Pelton, Gellman Urge Expansion of Education for Incarcerated: Boston Globe
President Lee Pelton and Mneesha Gellman, director of the Emerson Prison Initiative and associate professor of political science write an op-ed for the Globe, describing the need for more educational opportunities for incarcerated people post-pandemic.
Howse on Art Now, Moving Forward: GBH Open Studio
ArtsEmerson executive director David Howse sits down with Open Studio host and alum Jared Bowen to discuss how theatre is changing amidst COVID-19, this “year of experimentation,” and how performances may look when in-person art returns.
Sarwar, McManus on Need for Press Freedom: The Wire
Journalism affiliated faculty Beena Sarwar and James McManus co-wrote an op-ed for India’s The Wire, calling for the restoration of freedom of the press in the Biden-era presidency.
Raynauld on Politicians Using Social Media as Alternative to Reach Constituents: Business Insider
Politicians are able to spread their own talking points through social media.
P. Carl on 22 Books That Helped Me Write the Story of My Transition: Literary Hub
P. Carl discusses literature, non-fiction, and poetry that helped him write his own story.
Pelton: Diverse Issues in Higher Education, Deval Patrick’s Podcast “Being American”
President Pelton spoke to Diverse: Issues in Higher Education about his departure from Emerson College this coming spring after 10 years of leading the College, as he will lead The Boston Foundation.
House on Legacy of Atlanta’s Ebenezer Baptist Church: The Hill
Journalism associate professor Roger House writes for The Hill Opinion that Ebenezer Baptist Church, where Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was co-pastor from 1960-1968, furthered its legacy this month as Georgia elected its current pastor, Reverend Raphael Warnock, to the U.S. Senate.
Thompson on President Trump & Rhetoric: NECN
Communications Studies senior lecturer Keri Thompson spoke with Sue O’Connell of NECN for “Sue’s Take” regarding rhetoric and the importance of words, particularly as they relate to President Donald Trump and the insurrection at the Capitol Building last week.