A conference convening experts, scholars, journalists, and activists at the forefront of the human rights crisis in the Xinjiang region of China. 1:00 PM – 1:15PM Opening Remarks Jessica Neuwirth is the Rita E. Hauser Director of the Human Rights Program at the Roosevelt House Public Policy Institute, Hunter College. She is one of the founders of […]
“Two men with a camera, thoughtfully observing the visual cacophony of one major thoroughfare and the complicated interplay of its history, its present, and the certainty of change, have laid the groundwork for a dialogue and a vision that reaches farther than human eyes can see.” ~- Vicki Goldberg, 125th: Time in Harlem by Isaac […]
Join CENTRO, Hunter College, Hostos Community College, and the Evelina Centennial Committee on September 15th, 2022 at 3 PM EST at the Silberman School of Social Work to celebrate the life, legacy, and immensely impactful work done by The Hell Lady of the Bronx, Evelina Antonetty. Learn about the beautiful and powerful activist work done […]
Join us as poet John Murilllo discusses his book, Kontemporary Amerikan Poetry. This event will be held in person at Hunter College and online via Zoom. Proof of full COVID-19 vaccination will be required for all who attend. Upload your vaccination proof RSVP to attend this event in person RSVP to attend via Zoom
Hunter College President Jennifer J. Raab and Jessica Neuwirth, Rita E. Hauser Director of the Human Rights Program at Roosevelt House cordially invite you to An Evening with Dr. Denis Mukwege, Nobel Peace Prize Laureate and Medical Director of Panzi Hospital in the Democratic Republic of Congo in conversation with V (formerly Eve Ensler), Tony […]
Across the country, infectious diseases are spreading at alarming rates and minority communities continue to be disproportionately affected. The LGBTQ Policy Center at Roosevelt House is pleased to present an event examining the impact of the Monkeypox outbreak on New York’s LGBTQ community. Convening politicians, policymakers, medical doctors, and public health advocates, this urgent discussion […]
Roosevelt House is pleased to present a discussion of Mosaic: War Monument Mystery, a unique study of public monuments and public memory by acclaimed designer Louis Nelson. The author will be in conversation with the Jonathan Fanton Director of Roosevelt House, Harold Holzer. The program will open with a special appearance—and song—from Nelson’s spouse, the beloved singer Judy Collins. In […]
Are you interested in learning about voting system technology, security, and accessibility? Join us for an engaging series of panel discussions featuring election industry professionals — including security experts, accessibility experts, local election officials, and voting machine providers — who will address these topics and more. Moderated by Dr. Basil Smikle Jr., Distinguished Lecturer and […]
Thomas Hunter Project Space is pleased to present Animal of Frailty and Firmness, a solo exhibition of new works by Xiong Wei. The exhibition features two body-scale sculptures and a series of related small sculptures by the artist: Gregarious Old Lords, a plaster figuration atop a pedestal which with careful inspection deviates and rejects many […]
Join us as award-winning novelist Pankaj Mishra discusses his recent book, Run and Hide. This event will be held in person at Hunter College and online via Zoom. Proof of full COVID-19 vaccination will be required for all who attend. Upload your vaccination proof RSVP to attend this event in person RSVP to attend via […]
