Race
W.E.B. Du Bois Medal
Director Steven Spielberg receives the W.E.B. Du Bois medal from the Hutchins Center for African and African-American Research in Sanders Theater on Wednesday afternoon. Five others were honored, including Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor.
Six Celebrities Awarded W.E.B. Du Bois Medal
A crowd packed Sanders Theatre to capacity Wednesday afternoon as the University celebrated the launch of the Hutchins Center for African and African American Research by conferring the W.E.B. Du Bois medal on six celebrity recipients.
Are All Final Club Members Really White and Rich? Our Survey Says No.
With punch season now in full swing, it’s time to present the results of Flyby’s first-ever Final Club Survey. The online survey was emailed out last month to 4,838 sophomores, juniors, and seniors, and was partially or fully completed 1,927 times (though it should be noted that individuals could have taken the survey more than once). In the second installment of a six-part series on the survey results, we take a look at the demographics of the self-identified final club members who answered our questions. Whether or not they’re in a final club or only entered the Owl once to use the bathroom, most Harvard students are familiar with the stereotype of the final club bro. They’re supposedly white, straight, rich, legacy varsity athletes—but do these stereotypes actually hold up to scrutiny? The results served up only a few curveballs.
Harvard Law School Discusses Human Rights at Conference
European human rights scholars and Harvard professors met Monday at Harvard Law School’s Milstein Conference Center to discuss the divergent European and American perspectives on human rights.
African-American Professionals May Sleep Less, Study Finds
The HSPH study surveyed more than 135,000 African Americans and white Americans from the same work forces.
HKS Dissertation on Immigration and I.Q. Draws Criticism
A recently unearthed 2009 Ph.D. dissertation approved by Harvard Kennedy School faculty has drawn strong criticism for its assertion that low-IQ individuals—a demographic that the author says is disproportionately Hispanic or of other non-white or non-Asian ethnicities—should be restricted from immigrating to the United States because they lack “raw cognitive ability or intelligence.”
Harvard Struts the Runway
The largest, oldest, and perhaps most renowned fashion show on Harvard’s campus, Eleganza is a high-budget and highly-organized production. Its roots in a cultural and arts organization are apparent in the ethnic diversity of its models and highly theatrical style of its performance—an aesthetic which has gained the show both criticism and accolades over the years.
'Jesus of the People' Artist Reflects on Art and Inspiration
Standing behind her acclaimed painting “Jesus of the People”—a depiction of Christ as a young black man—artist Janet McKenzie spoke about her art and inspiration Monday night at Memorial Church.
Free Speech, Open Dialogue
In this series, Flyby Staff Writer Olivia M. Munk identifies, dissects, and discusses ideas, articles, and opinions found in popular media and popular culture. She's here to inform you and to make you think—about what's out there, what it means to us, and what it might mean for you.
Harvard Men Urged to Miss School and Compete in the 1896 Olympics
Every week, The Crimson publishes a selection of articles that were printed in our pages in years past.
The (Mis)Adventures of Issa Rae
When we heard that Issa Rae was going to be on Harvard's campus this weekend for a Law School Conference, we just had to get in touch. Rae is the creator of the beloved (and critically acclaimed) YouTube Series "The Misadventures of Awkward Black Girl," in which she stars as J, a hilariously honest—and, yes, awkward—young woman dealing with the trials and tribulations of everyday life. Issa Rae chatted with Flyby about the importance of embracing the awkward in everything from stop signs to higher education.
Deloria Lunch
A student asks University of Michigan professor Phillip Deloria a question at a lunch sponsored by the Harvard University Native American Program on Wednesday. Dr. Deloria, who spoke to students about his life experiences, presented a lecture "Toward an American Indian Abstract: Art, Anthropology, and Politics in the Work of Mary Sully” at the Barker Center on Wednesday night.
Preserving Humanity and Saving Harvard
Every week, The Crimson publishes a selection of articles that were printed in our pages in years past.
Harvard Researcher: Google-Generated Ads Show Racial Bias
A Harvard researcher has found that typically African-American names are more likely to be linked to a criminal record in Google-generated advertisements on the online search engine and on the news site Reuters.com, a website to which Google supplies advertisements.
Professor Talks Shifts in Racial Attitudes
In a small discussion group that included Dean of the College Evelynn M. Hammonds and consisted primarily of undergraduates, government and African American studies professor Jennifer L. Hochschild argued that racial attitudes change significantly decade to decade, but that these shifts often go unnoticed.
OCS Discusses Workplace Discrimination and Diversity
Harvard affiliates shared their experiences with discrimination and lack of workplace diversity during a discussion at the Office of Career Services on Monday.
Class of 1958 Was 'Ablest in the History of Harvard,' Report Says
Every week, The Crimson publishes a selection of articles that were printed in our pages in years past.
Flyby Presents: The Gen Ed Course Trailer Awards
In honor of the Academy, we at Flyby have created awards to recognize this semester's best course trailers. Check out these videos while you’re procrastinating packing those suitcases.
Campus Reacts To Inflammatory Flyers
Students in all nine River Houses received sealed invitations under their doors early Friday morning professing to come from “Harvard’s Newest Final Club”—with the inflammatory statements that “Jews need not apply” and “Coloreds OK.”