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‘Every month is Black History Month’: How student groups promoted community, connection this February
2+ hour, 7+ min ago (744+ words) Throughout the month of February, many students on campus organized and attended events to celebrate Black History Month. From the Black Appreciation Dinner to the concert hosted by the Black Student Union, student leaders emphasized the importance of community celebration....
‘Owning Our History’ exhibit explores the First Unitarian Church of Providence’s history of slavery
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (593+ words) The "Owning Our History" exhibit at the Rhode Island State House explores the First Unitarian Church's involvement with slavery. Walking into the lower level of the Rhode Island State House, visitors are greeted by walls lined with informational panels and…...
Brown professor’s book awarded 2025 Miriam Usher Chrisman Prize for History
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (651+ words) Andrew Laird, professor of Classics and humanities and Hispanic studies, alongside his award-winning book "Aztec Latin" on Nov. 14. Late last month, Andrew Laird, professor of Classics and humanities and Hispanic studies, learned that his 2024 book "Aztec Latin: Renaissance Learning and…...
History professor’s new book explores how genealogy shaped power, politics in 18th-century America
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (695+ words) At a Department of History Event on Tuesday, Director of the John Carter Brown Library and Professor of History Karin Wulf celebrated the launch of her book "Lineage: Genealogy and the Politics of Connection in Early America" which explores the…...
Brown professor’s book highlights how Black women changed human rights history
5+ mon, 1+ week ago (587+ words) The book's title, "Without Fear," comes from a 1944 speech by educator and civil rights activist Mary McLeod Bethune. In it, she encourages a group of Black women to come together and create change "without fear." Earlier this month, Professor of…...
Retiring after 35 years, Rev. Janet Cooper Nelson leaves a lasting mark on the Brown community
10+ mon, 3+ week ago (1132+ words) After 35 years of supporting Brown, Reverend Janet Cooper Nelson will retire at the end of the year. Janet Cooper Nelson was the first female chaplain to serve the University community. After 35 years, Reverend Janet Cooper Nelson, the University's chaplain, will…...
Award-winning sociologist details racial oppression, violence within US prison system during book talk
11+ mon, 3+ day ago (924+ words) Over 80 attendees filed into the List Art Building on Monday to hear author and award-winning sociologist Brittany Friedman discuss her newest book on racial injustice and mass incarceration. Many of the individuals that Friedman interviewed for her research grew up…...
Brown playwrights experiment during ‘Writing is Live’ festival
11+ mon, 3+ week ago (499+ words) Through this year's annual "Writing is Live" festival, students in Brown masters of fine arts playwriting program debuted six original "plays in progress,featuring everything from a sleep-inducing virus to fraternity hazing. The festival " which was hosted by the Department…...
Ricks ’27: African American identity matters
11+ mon, 4+ week ago (759+ words) Serving the Brown community since 1891 Ricks "27: African American identity matters As Black History Month came to an end last week, I reflected on my identity as an African American at Brown. My contemplation has left me with more questions than…...