Ferrara on France Republican Value Bill: France24
Marketing Communication assistant professor and cultural anthropologist Carol Ferrara was a featured guest on a nightly show for France24.
Pelton on Systemic Inequalities in Schools: NBC Boston
President Lee Pelton joined a round table conversation for NBC Boston’s “An Education in Equity” from classroom to career program, joined by fellow Bostonian leaders Linda Dorcena Forry, Danielson Tavares, and Michael Holley, hosted by alum Latoyia Edwards ’98.
Asim Reviews Books Celebrating Poetry & Promise of Black Lives: NYT
Writing Literature & Publishing associate professor and Elma Lewis Distinguished Fellow Jabari Asim reviewed two new picture books for the New York Times, giving high acclaim to both.
McLarin’s Newest Book on James Baldwin: Boston Globe Review
Award-winning Writing, Literature, and Publishing associate professor and graduate program director Kim McLarin’s newest book, James Baldwin’s Another Country: Bookmarked publishes this month, examining her own life and career through the context and themes of Another Country’s.
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.