Taking on White Nationalist Violence
The Temple Emanu-El Streicker Center 1 East 65th Street, New York, NY, United StatesWaves of white nationalist violence have spread across the nation, from Charlottesville to Pittsburgh, El Paso and beyond. Now, a landmark lawsuit against the organizers of the 2017 Charlottesville march is taking on the leadership of this movement — asserting that they intentionally coordinated the violence that erupted, thus breaking the law. Led by Roberta Kaplan […]
Visually Represented: Redefining “Hero” in 21st Century Comics
The Center for Fiction 15 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY, United StatesIn an exciting panel moderated by seasoned editor Joseph Illidge, comic book creators, Vita Ayala (Livewire), Robin Ha (Almost American Girl), and Khary Randolph (Excellence, Black) discuss using the language and format of the graphic novel to tell diverse stories related to culture, sexuality, and race, and also feature protagonists who transform our idea of the traditional comic book hero. They will also […]
Susan Fowler and Gretchen Carlson in Conversation
Cooper Union's Frederick P. Rose Auditorium 41 Cooper Square, New York, NY, United StatesThe unbelievable true story of the young woman who faced down one of the most valuable startups in Silicon Valley and what came after Susan Fowler, the technology op-ed editor at The New York Times, shares her story of facing down one of the most valuable startups in Silicon Valley history--and what came after. She […]
Biohack the World: Oral Microbiome and The Mouth-Body Connection
The Assemblage (John St) 17 John Street, Manhattan, NY, United StatesAs we advance our understanding of the oral microbiome, there’s been a tremendous shift in how we approach dentistry and overall health. Clinical awareness and science show us that what happens in the mouth is reflected in the body, and what happens in the body is reflected in the mouth. The complex, dynamic relationships of […]
Storytelling and West African Cinema
The Met Fifth Avenue - The Grace Rainey Rogers Auditorium 1000 5th Avenue, New York, NY, United StatesA panel of established women filmmakers from the Sahel discuss the power of films to capture the essence of the region and its narrative tradition. Note: Space is limited; advance registration required. Mahen Bonetti, Founder, African Film Festival Yaëlle Biro, Associate Curator, Arts of Africa, Oceania, and the Americas, The Met Rahmatou Keïta, filmmaker Fanta Régina […]