Ethnic or Cultural Groups
Harvard Affiliates Hold Vigil for Victims of Lunar New Year Weekend Mass Shootings
Harvard students, staff, and faculty gathered on the steps of University Hall Thursday evening for a candlelight vigil to honor the victims — who were predominantly Asian and Asian American — of three shootings in California in the last week.
‘A Little Bit Like Being at Home’: Harvard Student Groups Celebrate Lunar New Year on Campus
Ushering in the Year of the Rabbit, student groups across campus celebrated Lunar New Year with plans of banquets and dinners in the near future.
Three Years After Harvard Tenure Denial, Lorgia García Peña Accepts Professorship at Princeton
Three years after Lorgia García Peña was denied tenure at Harvard — a decision that sparked backlash against the University’s tenure review process — the ethnic studies scholar has accepted a full professorship at Princeton University.
As FIFA World Cup Begins, Students Host March and Vigil Commemorating Lives of Nepali Migrant Workers in Qatar
More than 50 students gathered outside University Hall on Sunday for a march and vigil in remembrance of the migrant workers who died during preparations for this year’s FIFA World Cup in Qatar.
Kennedy School Postdoc Discusses Government-Sanctioned Mass Expulsion at Belfer Center Seminar
Meghan M. Garrity, a postdoctoral fellow at the Harvard Kennedy School, discussed her research on government-sanctioned mass expulsion events at a virtual Belfer Center seminar Thursday.
Harvard College Palestine Solidarity Committee Calls for Boycott of Israel Trek, Drawing Backlash from Pro-Israel Students
The Harvard College Palestine Solidarity Committee has drawn criticism from some students for urging undergraduates to boycott Harvard College Israel Trek, an annual subsidized spring break trip to Israel and the West Bank.
Harvard Student Groups Celebrate Latinx Heritage Month
Student groups at Harvard are celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month by hosting cultural events and discussions on campus.
Harvard Pakistani Students Association Raises Funds for Flood Relief
The Harvard College Pakistani Students Association has taken to dining halls and public gathering areas in recent days to raise awareness and funds for flood victims in the wake of devastating natural disasters that have ravaged the country.
Sadé Abraham to Serve as New Senior Director of Harvard Foundation
Sadé Abraham will serve as the new senior director of the Harvard Foundation for Intercultural and Race Relations, the College announced Tuesday.
Harvard Undergraduates Revive Colombian Student Association
Harvard’s Colombian Student Association gathered to share in traditional food and good company last week for the first time since the club’s reestablishment.
Women’s Center Kicks Off Annual Women’s Week, Themed ‘On the Horizon’
The Harvard College Women’s Center kicked off its annual Women’s Week on Tuesday with a presentation entitled “Female Solo Travel” in the first of seven events aimed at recognizing women’s achievements and struggles.
Students Rally in Support of Ethnic Studies, Call on Harvard to Condemn Anti-Asian American Racism
Students called on Harvard to establish an ethnic studies department and condemn racism against Asian Americans during a Tuesday morning rally in Harvard Yard.
Students Don Traditional Palestinian Scarves in Support of Palestine
Students across Harvard’s campus donned keffiyehs, traditional Palestinian scarves, in a show of support to Palestinians in Cambridge and abroad on Thursday.
Harvard Out of Occupied Palestine Protests Sabra Hummus in Harvard Yard
Harvard Out of Occupied Palestine held a rally in Harvard Yard Tuesday to call on the University to stop serving Sabra hummus in its dining halls due to the company’s ties to the Israeli Defense Forces.
'A Really Fun, Festive Time': Students Celebrate Lunar New Year
Observers of the Lunar New Year across Harvard’s campus ushered in the Year of the Tiger yesterday by going on excursions to Chinatown, making traditional desserts, and planning celebration dinners.
Students Found Tibetan Cultural Association to Celebrate and Educate About Tibetan Culture
A group of students founded the Harvard Undergraduate Tibetan Cultural Association to promote Tibetan culture and awareness this month.
Human Rights Working Group Hosts Event Calling for Action on Uyghur Crisis
Around 80 Harvard affiliates gathered in the Barker Center for the event, officially titled the Uyghur Culture Fest. The evening included catered Uyghur cuisine, dancing, and calligraphy as well as somber testimonials from those missing family members due to the current crisis.
Uyghur culture fest
Local Uyghur activist Shayida Ali, shared her family's experience at the Uyghur Culture Fest hosted by the Harvard Human Rights Working Group on Monday.
Chief Diversity Officer Reflects on Work with Office for Equity, Diversity Inclusion and Belonging
Harvard’s Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer Sherri A. Charleston reflected on the work of the Office for Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging and her first year in her role in a Thursday interview with The Crimson.
Harvard Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
Latinx organizations and House committees are hosting events on campus including movie nights, dance outings, and food tastings to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month.
After More Than a Year on Zoom, Cultural Groups Cautiously Return to In-Person Programming
Amid Harvard’s revived social scene, cultural groups are exchanging Zoom socials and meetings for in-person gatherings after more than 18 months of creating these spaces virtually.
Harvard Cultural Groups Lend Support to Afghans Following Taliban Takeover
Amid the crisis in Afghanistan, eight Harvard student cultural groups — including the Harvard Islamic Society, the Society of Arab Students, and the South Asian Association — have come together to raise emergency aid for Afghans who may be displaced and in danger.
UC Creates Campaign in Favor of Multicultural Center, Launches Water Filter Distribution
The Undergraduate Council voted to pass legislation initiating a student-based campaign to advocate for the creation of a multicultural center at Harvard, as well as legislation to launch a program to disperse water filters to students during a Sunday meeting.
In Decades-Long Push To Diversify Harvard Law Faculty and Course Offerings, Students Seek To Amplify Previously Unheard Voices
Though student advocacy efforts to hire more faculty of color and introduce a more diverse curriculum to the Law School continue today, these efforts are by no means exclusive to the present moment. Advocates have pushed for decades to reimagine and restructure the Law School’s approach to inclusive legal education.
Harvard Juniors Harris and Omotowa Named 2021 Truman Scholars
Araoluwa P. Omotowa ’22 and Undergraduate Council President Noah A. Harris ’22 were selected for their “outstanding leadership potential” and their record of public service. The scholarship entitles them to up to $30,000 in funding for post-graduate studies as well as special opportunities for government employment, per the scholarship’s website.