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Law Students Organize Vigil Commemorating Freddie Gray
The vigil consisted of two speakers and spanned from 9:45 to 10 p.m. in order to coincide with Baltimore's 10 p.m. curfew announced by the city's mayor.
Students Prepare To Launch Advocacy Magazine
A group of Harvard students have joined to launch an arts and advocacy magazine to focus on issues of diversity and identity among students of color at Harvard, called Renegade, which will debut online on Friday.
Officials Talk Economic Relationships at US-China Forum
Keynote speakers at the Harvard US-China Economic Forum stressed the importance of building economic relationships abroad, as well as fostering connections among domestic groups, on Saturday.
Students Discuss Legacy of Selma Marches
Students discussed current and past social justice movements, Ferguson, and racism at an event commemorating the 50th anniversary of the civil rights marches from Selma to Montgomery.
North Korean Defectors Recall Living Conditions at Event
Defectors Eunju Kim, Gwang Seong Jung, and Se Jun Park discuss the intellectual and economic poverty in North Korea and their experiences in escaping the country.
Harvard Foundation Honors Eva Longoria at Cultural Rhythms
Longoria, who was recognized as the 2015 Harvard University Artist of the Year, spoke Saturday about her experience identifying as both a Mexican and an American.
Washington Post Reporter Discusses Unrest in Ferguson
Wesley Lowery, who was named the 2014 Emerging Journalist of the Year by the National Association of Black Journalists, moved to Ferguson in August to cover the events that unfolded in the aftermath of the death of Michael Brown.
Harvard Foundation Names Eva Longoria Artist of the Year
The Harvard Foundation for Intercultural and Race Relations announced Friday that it would honor Eva Longoria as the 2015 Artist of the Year.
Shorenstein Director Discusses the Future of Journalism
The director of Harvard's Shorenstein Center discussed the role of the media in democracy Wednesday night.
Brooks, Yearwood Featured at 'Conversations with Harvard'
This first-ever Conversations with Harvard evolved from Conversations with Kirkland, a speaker series launched by former Kirkland resident scholar Peter V. Emerson in 2002.