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BLACK AS U R — Film Screening and Conversation

Posted on February 14th, 2025 · Posted in Film Screenings, LGBTQ Center Program, Public Programs
The LGBTQ Policy Center at Roosevelt House—in partnership with Queer Voices NYC, the CUNY School of Professional Studies, and Borough of Manhattan Community College—is pleased to present a screening of the award-winning 2022 Billy Porter-produced... Read more

Gay Talese — A Town Without Time: Gay Talese’s New York

Posted on February 14th, 2025 · Posted in Book Discussions, Public Programs
Roosevelt House is pleased to present a rare opportunity to hear legendary journalist, and nattiest neighbor, Gay Talese discussing his new book, A Town Without Time: Gay Talese's New York. With the wit, elegance, and depth... Read more

Talking About Israel & Palestine After October 7th

Posted on January 23rd, 2025 · Posted in Human Rights Program Events, Public Programs
The Roosevelt House Human Rights Program presents a discussion on "Talking About Israel & Palestine After October 7th," featuring Ari L. Goldman and Gregory Khalil.Ari L. Goldman is Professor... Read more

Alexis Pauline Gumbs — Survival Is a Promise: The Eternal Life of Audre Lorde

Posted on January 22nd, 2025 · Posted in Book Discussions, Public Programs
Roosevelt House, along with the Hunter College Department of Women and Gender Studies, is pleased to present a unique discussion—both heartfelt and scholarly—of the legendary poet, essayist, activist, and alumna of Hunter College High School (’... Read more

David Greenberg — John Lewis: A Life

Posted on January 21st, 2025 · Posted in Book Discussions, Public Programs
In 2012, Roosevelt House had the distinct honor of welcoming the late, great Congressmen John Lewis for a wide-ranging discussion of the Civil Rights movement to which he gave so much of his extraordinary life—and his presence reverberates at the h... Read more

Luis A. Miranda Jr. — Relentless: My Story of the Latino Spirit That Is Transforming America

Posted on January 6th, 2025 · Posted in Book Discussions, Public Programs
Roosevelt House is pleased to present a discussion of the new book Relentless: My Story of the Latino Spirit That Is Transforming America by Luis A. Miranda Jr.—father of Hamilton-creator Lin-Manuel Miranda, and l... Read more

American Voices: An Evening with Sonia Sanchez

Posted on December 13th, 2024 · Posted in Public Programs
Hunter College President Nancy Cantor invites you to attend American Voices: An Evening with Sonia Sanchez — A 90th Birthday Celebration.“You have spoken for us… written for us… sung to us… how much in your debt we are.”-Toni Morr... Read more

Nigel Hamilton — Lincoln vs. Davis: The War of the Presidents

Posted on December 12th, 2024 · Posted in Book Discussions, Public Programs
Roosevelt House is pleased to present a discussion of historian Nigel Hamilton’s new book Lincoln vs. Davis: The War of the Presidents. In this vivid and unique dual biography,... Read more

The 2024 McNickle Lecture on Integrity in Government featuring Inspector General Lucy Lang, Council Member Gale Brewer & Former Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney

Posted on December 11th, 2024 · Posted in Public Programs
Marking International Anti-Corruption Day on December 9, Roosevelt House is pleased to present the 2024 McNickle Lecture on Integrity in Government featuring New York State Inspector General Lucy Lang. Discussing the vital impor... Read more

Public Policy Capstone Presentations – Fall 2024

Posted on December 9th, 2024 · Posted in Public Policy Program Events
Throughout the Fall 2024 semester students in the Public Policy Program have grappled with difficult questions related to public policy, explored current events, considered ongoing political cycles, and confronted conv... Read more