Race
Actor Taye Diggs Backs Picture Books as Effective Learning Tool
Actor Scott Leo “Taye” Diggs and illustrator Shane W. Evans said that parents and educators can use picture books to help young children come to terms with their racial backgrounds during an event at the Harvard Graduate School of Education on Thursday.
Seven Questions with Rapper David Banner
Rapper David Banner visited Harvard last weekend to speak at a conference entitled, "LA Riots: Twenty Year Later," a reflection on social justice and inequality in America in the aftermath of the Los Angeles riots in 1992. Flyby sat down to talk with the successful rapper, producer, and social activist, who has worked to raise awareness about the shooting of Trayvon Martin.
Harvard Reflects on the L.A. Riots, 20 Years Later
Columbia Law Professor Patricia J. Williams connected the mistreatment of Rodney King with that of Trayvon Martin in the keynote address of a conference entitled, “LA Riots: Twenty Years Later,” on Saturday.
Panel Discusses Minority Rights
When being questioned or detained by law enforcement officials, minorities should be respectful, but also understand their rights as citizens, panelists said at a “Know Your Rights Panel” on Tuesday.
Students Discuss Machismo
Students expressed concern over the presence of machismo in Hispanic communities, in a panel discussion on Tuesday.
Harvard Courts Minority Students
The program enjoys a high success rate as it aims to convince students of color that they would indeed look right in crimson.
New Gates Series Delves into Famous Family Trees
The series aims to uncover the tales underlying the genealogies of a diverse group of accomplished guests ranging from the influential newswoman Barbara Walters to former United States Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice.
Racism Alleged in Harvard Law School Election
Negative messages and mentions of racism clouded this year’s Student Government campaign at Harvard Law School.
Black Arts Festival Aims To Inspire
Kuumba hosts the 14th Annual Walter J. Leonard Black Arts Festival in order to support Boston Youth
U.S. Department of Education Ends Inquiry into Harvard Admissions
The U.S. Department of Education has closed its investigation into alleged discrimination against Asian Americans in Harvard’s admissions policies following the withdrawal of the initial complaint.
IOP Rates Massachusetts Civic Engagement
Massachusetts scored above the national average in overall civic engagement but experienced drops in voter turnout and other political activity, according to an Institute of Politics report released Wednesday.
Member of the Wu-Tang Clan Visits Harvard
A packed auditorium erupted in applause as the Wu-Tang Clan’s GZA delivered some original rhymes and reflected on his life and career.
Lionel Richie to Receive 2011 Harvard Foundation Peter J. Gomes Award
Famous musician and philanthropist Lionel Richie will be visiting Harvard on Monday to receive the 2011 Harvard Foundation Peter J. Gomes Award.
Students Publish Booklet on Slavery at Harvard
In the early days of Harvard, slaves played a role in the everyday life of the university. They worked in the homes of faculty and alumni, and later, they hid in the Warren House as part of the Underground Railroad.
Students Discuss Inclusion
Students emphasized the importance of representing oneself, not just one’s ethnic group, in an panel discussion entitled “Ousiders Allowed” on Thursday night.
Students Hold Vigil To Commemorate Lives Lost After Columbus
A small group of 20 students and community members gathered outside Matthews Hall on Monday evening to reflect on the history of Columbus Day and honor the lives that were lost as a result of colonialism.
Derrick Bell, First Tenured Black Professor at HLS, Dies
Once called the “Rosa Parks of legal education” by President Obama, Derrick A. Bell died Wednesday night.
Students Discuss Social Class at Harvard
Students from various racial and socioeconomic backgrounds came together yesterday night to discuss their perspectives on wealth and diversity at Harvard.
Harvard Student Group Hosts Vigil for Troy Davis
Forty Harvard students gathered at 12:03 p.m. and again at 1:03 p.m. to join together in a moment of silence for Davis.
Professor Speaks on Significance of Haitian Revolution
New York University History Professor Ada Ferrer spoke Tuesday on the significance of the Haitian Revolution, both on its impact on the independence movements in the region and on Haiti’s policy that all black, former slaves were free upon setting foot on Haitian soil.