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“Separate, But Equal” wins the HBO Best Documentary award at Martha’s Vineyard African-American Film Festival

jason — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 17:14:08 +0000

Congratulations to Shawn D. Wilson and Ilyana Kadushin, the filmmakers behind the documentary “Separate, But Equal”, which explores the lost history of Greenville, MS in the 1950s-60s — an all black, separate-but-equal community, and asks a most provocative question about desegregation: “Did we lose more than we gained?” Check out the trailer.

Two excellent pieces from Michael A. Cohen on Politics and American Leadership

jason — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 16:38:11 +0000

Check out Michael A. Cohen’s two recent pieces addressing the Dysfunction at the Heart of American Politics (Guardian/Observer), and the Best and Worst Foreign Policy Presidents of the Past Century (The Atlantic). Michael’s lectures on our broken political system and what’s at stake in the 2012 election cycle are ideal complements to any university’s campus dialogue.

National Geographic names Saleem Ali one of their Emerging Explorers for 2010

jason — Tue, 25 May 2010 16:03:24 +0000

Congratulations to Saleem Ali, named as one of National Geographic’s Emerging Explorers for 2010! The program recognizes and supports uniquely gifted and inspiring adventurers, scientists, photographers and storytellers making a significant contribution to world knowledge through exploration while still early in their careers.

Emily Liebert and Facebook Fairytales featured on the “Today Show”

jason — Tue, 25 May 2010 15:50:22 +0000

Check out this video clip from the “Today Show” featuring Emily Liebert and some of the people whose stories comprise Emily’s book, Facebook Fairytales: Modern-Day Miracles to Inspire the Human Spirit, which examines the positive power and untapped potential of social networking, beginning with 25 true stories of hope and triumph.

Gustavo Arellano chosen to deliver UCLA commencement address

jason — Fri, 09 Apr 2010 16:14:24 +0000

UCLA has selected Gustavo Arellano to keynote its commencement ceremony in June, specifically for his “[exploration of] today’s issues of diversity and ethnicity with incisive commentary and a sharp wit that punches holes in traditional thinking about race and stereotypes.” Congratulations, Gustavo!!!