Who, What, Why: Francisco Díaz on anthropology and the modern Maya (Image: Eric Sucar) Who, What, Why Who, What, Why: Francisco Díaz on anthropology and the modern Maya Francisco Díaz studies Maya contributions to archeology at a time when Indigenous people were viewed as little more than laborers. His research shows that Indigenous people were archaeologists in their own right, working season after season with specialized skills to excavate the past.
Shaun Ossei-Owusu on ‘velvet rope discrimination’ Presidential Professor of Law Shaun Ossei-Owusu. (Image: Courtesy of Penn Carey Law) Shaun Ossei-Owusu on ‘velvet rope discrimination’ The Presidential Professor of Law at Penn Carey Law explores the civil rights’ implications of pervasive race, gender, and sex discrimination in bars, nightclubs, and restaurants.
Patient-reported racism and emergency care nocred Patient-reported racism and emergency care A new study by Penn LDI fellows used text messaged-based surveys to assess patient emergency department experience, including the impact of race.
Beyond America’s racial fault line Ben Jealous listens to Camille Z. Charles at Kelly Writers House. (Image: Krista Patton) Beyond America’s racial fault line Professor of practice Ben Jealous discussed race, politics, America’s long history of interracial collaboration, and his new book with Camille Z. Charles during a co-sponsored event at Kelly Writers House.
‘Fight for it:’ Nikole Hannah-Jones on abolition, reparation, and building a more just future “You can’t get a colorblind society until you’ve addressed all of the effects of a race-specific society,” said Nikole Hannah-Jones in conversation with Sarah J. Jackson. “What the 1619 Project is trying to do is to really complexify and subvert these myths about America.” (Image: Eddy Marenco) ‘Fight for it:’ Nikole Hannah-Jones on abolition, reparation, and building a more just future Nikole Hannah-Jones, award-winning journalist and author of the 1619 Project, delivered the 22nd annual Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Lecture in Social Justice on Jan. 25 in conversation with Sarah Jackson of the Annenberg School for Communication.
‘Embodying love’ at the Martin Luther King Jr. Interfaith Commemoration Graduate student Ayo Aladesanmi spoke about the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. (Image: Damien Townsville) ‘Embodying love’ at the Martin Luther King Jr. Interfaith Commemoration At the Interfaith Commemoration and award ceremony, student speakers and performers reflected on the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr., and six Penn community members were honored for working towards positive social change.
The 28th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service is back in person The 28th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service will conclude with a candlelight vigil including songs and quotations from King. (Image: University of Pennsylvania/Flickr) The 28th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service is back in person With lectures, community service projects, and informational events, the Day of Service and Commemorative Symposium unites the Penn community through social change.
A more equitable society starts with social justice Members of the Social Justice Scholars Program (from left to right): Josh Arinze, Gianni Morsell, Joelle Eliza Lingat, and Paloma Brand. Morsell and Brand were part of the first cohort of scholars and are expected to graduate in 2023. Arinze, who will also graduate in 2023, and Lingat, who will graduate in 2024, are members of the second cohort. A more equitable society starts with social justice The Social Justice Scholars Program at Penn’s School of Social Policy & Practice is broadening access to graduate student education.
Five ways to give this holiday season Bridging the education gap is one way donors can meet crucial needs, says Rosqueta. Image: All Our Kin. Five ways to give this holiday season The Center for High Impact Philanthropy identifies strategies for donors seeking to do more good.
Who, What, Why: Kimberly Cárdenas on intersectional politics in political science Kimberly Cárdenas, a doctoral candidate in political science, studies the political engagement of LGBTQ+ Black and Latinx populations. Who, What, Why Who, What, Why: Kimberly Cárdenas on intersectional politics in political science Doctoral candidate Kimberly Cárdenas considers the growing numbers of LGBTQ+ Black and Latinx Americans—and how they participate in the political process.