Born in Guyana, Dr. Walter Rodney's legacy remains a pivotal branch in the long lineage of radical Caribbean scholars concerned with questions of slavery, colonialism, and neocolonialism. Dr. Rodney also knew that theory could not be detached from action. In his forays across the globe, he refused the conventional frills and trappings of the academy [...]
Born in Guyana, Dr. Walter Rodney's legacy remains a pivotal branch in the long lineage of radical Caribbean scholars concerned with questions of slavery, colonialism, and neocolonialism. Dr. Rodney also knew that theory could not be detached from action. In his forays across the globe, he refused the conventional frills and trappings of the academy [...]
In many ways, Rhode Island is synonymous with obstinance. Rogue Islanders—the derisive nickname given to the fledgling settlement by the leaders of New England's more orthodox colonies—were the first to establish religious freedom, outlaw slavery, and renounce their allegiance to the English crown. Rhode Island was also the last of the original thirteen colonies to [...]
An event celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month, sponsored by the Watson Diversity and Inclusion Committee and the Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies. Brown University has expressed a commitment to enhancing the Rhode Island community and to community engaged research. This panel will feature prominent Rhode Island politicians, community members, and alumni to better understand [...]
Join us for a reading by Natalie Diaz followed by a conversation between the author and Brown University professor Macarena Gómez-Barris.Seating is limited, so registration is required (https://www.eventbrite.com/e/natalie-diaz-a-reading-and-conversation-tickets-968738441757?aff=oddtdtcreator). Doors open at 5:00 pm. Ticket holders must arrive by 5:20 pm to claim their seats. Any reserved seats not claimed by 5:20 will be released to [...]
The 2024 presidential election brings high stakes for the future of climate action, with widely divergent agendas from the two major parties. Join Brown's faculty experts to delve into pressing topics such as environmental disinformation and the politicization of climate science. At this pivotal moment in American history, engage in a thoughtful discussion about this [...]
Join us for the John Hazen White, Sr. Lecture at the Taubman Center, featuring a critical conversation on election security with Ken Block and John Marion. Ken Block, author of Disproven: My Unbiased Search for Voter Fraud for the Trump Campaign, the Data that Shows Why He Lost, and How We Can Improve Our Elections, [...]
Jakub Kozák and Lucie Doležalová of Charles University, Prague present, "'Pour me some beer' Towards a Typology of Medieval Colophons and Scribal Additions" The space at the end of medieval manuscripts has only been explored partially: emphasis has been placed on colophons, which often help to date the manuscripts. Yet, this liminal space is occupied [...]
From Barak Obama's lead negotiator on climate change, an inside account of the seven-year negotiation that culminated in the Paris Climate Agreement in 2015—and where the international climate effort needs to go from here. The 2015 Paris Agreement on climate change was one of the most difficult and hopeful achievements of the twenty-first century: 195 [...]
Annenberg's Half-Baked Seminar Series is an hour-long "works in progress" seminar centered on empirical research related to education and education policy. Seminars are typical academic presentations intended for a broad academic audience. Speakers come from a variety of disciplinary traditions and we seek to be inclusive to a broad, multi-disciplinary audience. We invite faculty, postdocs, [...]
