Spring 2020 Events:
Update: Due to COVID-19, the keynote with Dr. Robert Bellinger has been postponed. More information is available here. In the meantime, do feel free to take a look at our related resources and reading.
Black History 365 Art Gallery
Opening Reception: February 6, 2020, 6p-8p
Closing Reception: February 20, 2020, 6p-8p
Location: Lunder Arts Center
400 Years: Reparations Dialogue (Virtual)
Date: February 19, 2020
Time: 5:30pm-7:30pm
400 Years Closing Keynote Speaker: Robert Bellinger
Date: TBD
Time: TBD
Location: U-Hall Amphitheatre (2-150)
Fall 2019 Events:
White Privilege Symposium
The symposium will offer keynotes, workshops and performances that are dedicated to understanding racism, its key intersections, how it shows up in our lives, and action that we can take as individuals and as a community.
Date: Friday, October 4 & Saturday, October 5th
Time: Friday 4:30-8pm; Saturday, 8:00am-5pm
Location: South Campus (Registration at Washburn Hall; Workshops at Multiple Locations)
Examining 400 Years
Join us for a moderated conversation on African American history and critical understanding of the legacies of slavery. This conversation is led by Lesley University’s own Dr. Tatiana Cruz and will also feature our two guest speakers from Tufts University, Dr. Kendra Field and Dr. Kerri Greenidge
Date: Monday, November 4
Time: 4:30pm-6:00pm
Location: Washburn Auditorium
Afro-Fusion Dance
This presentation will allow attendees to explore contemporary forms of dance and full body expression influenced by African dance, traditions and forms of expression present throughout the African diaspora.
Date: Thursday, December 5
Time: 6pm-8pm
Location: Washburn Auditorium
Porter Campus
1801 Massachusetts Avenue
Cambridge, MA 02140
617-349-8070
South Campus
89 Brattle Street
Cambridge, MA 02138
617-349-8850