Simpson on Living His Dream at WERS: WBZ
WERS General Manager and alum Howard “D” Simpson ’94 is profiled on local CBS affiliate WBZ, rising from a listener of the radio station decades ago to the GM role in 2021.
House on Why Black Americans Should Commemorate Liberia’s History: The Hill
“What is important for Black History Month is the appreciation of the daring shown by the early pioneers — how they dreamed of building a free and prosperous state during the time of slavery, how they embarked on that dream, and how the dream might be applied in Black communities today.”
Teach-In on Race: Filmmaker Explains Nigerian Film Industry
Oladigbolu talked about what it takes to make a film in his native Nigeria, his path to filmmaking, and the intersection of “Nollywood” and Hollywood.
Celebrate Diversity: Lunar New Year!
Also known as the Spring Festival, Chūnjié in Mandarin, Seollal in Korean, and Tết in Vietnamese, Lunar New Year is one the most important holidays among East and Southeast Asian communities
Teach-In on Race: Grace Talusan on Finding Her Voice and Finding a Home
In a wide-ranging talk on this year’s Teach-In theme, “A ‘New Normal’ Just Won’t Do: Intersectionality in the Arts and Communication,” Talusan talked about how her identities shape her art, her teaching, and her world.
Gellman on What Bukele’s Second Term Means for El Salvador: Latin America Advisor
El Salvador may be the model for Latin America’s next authoritarian wave.
Is a Hot Dog a Sandwich? The Importance of Discussion Above Argument
Discussing whether a hot dog is a sandwich is a low-key to warmup to talking about more serious issues.
Hawkins on Health Care Access and HIV Rates Among Gay Black Men: The Conversation
Studies have shown that when Black queer men have access to appropriate health care, they use condoms and test for HIV more often than queer men of other races.
Congratulations to Our Faculty
Please join us in extending well-deserved congratulations to the faculty members approved for tenure, promotion, and emeritus status by the Board of Trustees on Friday, January 26.
Little Building Architects Honored by Professional Society
Elkus Manfredi Architects won a 2023 Merit Award from the Society of Registered Architects (SARA) for their reimagining of Emerson’s Little Building.