Daniel Alarcón, a Peruvian-American journalist and host of the NPR Spanish language podcast Radio Ambulante, visited Boston College on Wednesday as a part of the Lowell Humanity Series.
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Author of George Floyd Biography Highlights Impact of Societal Standards on Lives
Samuels spoke to Boston College students and faculty on Sept. 13 about his journey documenting the contours of George Floyd’s life and his attempts to bring light to who Floyd was as a human being. The event was part of the Lowell Humanities Series at BC, co-sponsored by the Forum on Racial Justice in America and the African and African diaspora studies program.
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Chakrabarty Discusses Historical Perspectives on Humans and the Environment
Historians and geologists view natural and human history from two differing perspectives, according to Dipesh Chakrabarty, a professor of history and South Asian languages and civilizations at the University of Chicago.
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Robinson Outlines Ways To Fight the Runaway Greenhouse Effect
Kim Stanley Robinson, a science-fiction writer, analyzed the future of the climate crisis as part of the Boston College Lowell Humanities Series on Wednesday night, explaining that it is not too late to combat the runaway greenhouse effect.
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Bouie Highlights the Importance of Local and Regional News in Upholding U.S. Democracy
Rebuilding democracy starts within local communities, according to New York Times columnist and former CBS political analyst Jamelle Bouie.
Arts, On Campus
Pioneers of Comic Art Speak On the Power of Comics at Lowell Humanities Lecture
Art Spiegelman and Françoise Mouly, who created the comic anthology ‘Raw,’ spoke on how comic art can engage a broad audience with its rebellious and artistic form.
Arts, On Campus
Actor Bryce Pinkham Shares Wisdom From A Life Onstage
After years of experience acting on the stage and onscreen, Bryce Pinkham, actor and BC ’05, offered advice on the industry during his lecture on Wednesday.
Arts, On Campus
Author Dina Nayeri Examines the Refugee Crisis
As the third speaker of the Lowell Humanities Series at Boston College, Nayeri delved into the challenges of resettlement and discussed her book, ‘The Ungrateful Refugee.’
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Lew-Williams Looks Back at 19th Century Anti-Chinese Violence
Beth Lew-Williams delivered a virtual lecture, “The Chinese Must Go: A History of Anti-Asian Violence,” on Sept. 28 as part of the Lowell Humanities Series.
Arts, On Campus
Author Ijeoma Oluo Discusses Anti-racism Efforts
The acclaimed author and activist, Ijeoma Oluo, lectured on the influence of racism on college campuses and presented anti-racism policies.
