Past Events
Religion and Rape Culture
Rape Culture is so pervasive globally that there are few Communities it does not touch. Faith communities are no different. In this program, we will explore the ways in which theology, faith traditions, and religious communities complicate Rape Culture, survivor experiences, and the lack of accountability for abusers.
Wednesday, April 7, 2021 - 6:00pm
Film Discussion: Coded Bias
When MIT Media Lab researcher Joy Buolamwini discovers that many facial recognition technologies fail more often on darker-skinned faces or the faces of women than others, she delves into an investigation of widespread bias in the technology that shapes our lives
Wednesday, March 31, 2021 - 6:00pm
Toxic Positivity: The Good, Bad and the Made Pretty Signature Lecture feat. Nora McInerny
“Keep your chin up.” “What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger.” “Good vibes only.” These phrases, while well-intentioned, can teach each other to hide, even ignore the emotions we’ve deemed “negative.” But the truth is, sadness, grief, fear and anger are part of what it means to be alive, and possibly more importantly, necessary to understand one’...
Thursday, March 25, 2021 - 6:00pm
Film Screening: Mr. SOUL!
Before Oprah, before Arsenio, there was Ellis Haizlip—Mr. SOUL! On the heels of the civil rights movement, the public television variety show SOUL!, offered an unfiltered, uncompromising celebration of Black literature, poetry, music, and politics—voices that had few other options for national television exposure. Guided by the enigmatic producer...
Wednesday, February 24, 2021 - 6:00pm