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Far From the Rooftop of the World: Travels Among Tibetan Refugees on Four Continents

Posted on October 2nd, 2023 · Posted in Book Discussions, Human Rights Program Events
Please join us for a conversation with author Amy Yee as we mark the release of Far From the Rooftop of the World: Travels Among Tibetan Refugees on Four Continents with a foreword by His Holines... Read more

Mapping the Future of Higher Ed

Posted on September 28th, 2023 · Posted in Book Discussions, Public Programs
Hunter College President Ann Kirschner Invites you to the launch of a new Roosevelt House series Mapping the Future of Higher Ed ... Read more

A Tale of Two Elections — India and the United States, 2024

Posted on September 27th, 2023 · Posted in Human Rights Program Events
India and the United States will each next year hold what could be the most significant election in generations. This event aims to facilitate an in-depth conversation about what's at stake. The program features prominent paneli... Read more

Adam Nagourney — The Times: How the Newspaper of Record Survived Scandal, Scorn, and the Transformation of Journalism

Posted on September 26th, 2023 · Posted in Book Discussions, Public Programs
Roosevelt House is pleased to present a discussion of the new book The Times: How the Newspaper of Record Survived Scandal, Scorn, and the Transformation of Journalism by veteran Times reporter Adam Nagourney. In th... Read more

SAG-AFTRA Strike: Collective Bargaining and Fair Wages Post Streaming and AI

Posted on September 13th, 2023 · Posted in Public Policy Program Events
On July 14th, the SAG-AFTRA union, which represents approximately 160,000 writers and performers in various fields, went on strike over declining pay as streaming services and other changes affect their compensation, plus the threat that artificial i... Read more

Shannon McKenna Schmidt — The First Lady of World War II: Eleanor Roosevelt’s Daring Journey to the Frontlines and Back

Posted on September 11th, 2023 · Posted in Book Discussions, Public Programs
Roosevelt House is pleased to present a discussion of the new book The First Lady of World War II: Eleanor Roosevelt’s Daring Journey to the Frontlines and Back by Shannon McKenna Schmidt. In this captivating, action-packe... Read more

*POSTPONED* Protecting and Affirming the LGBTQ+ Community in New York State

Posted on August 31st, 2023 · Posted in LGBTQ Center Program, Public Programs
This event has been postponed.In June of this year, on the eve of the annual NYC Pride March, Governor Kathy Hochul signed new, nation-leading legi... Read more

Fall 2023 Open House

Posted on August 25th, 2023 · Posted in Public Programs
Learn more about Roosevelt House’s two academic programs, Public Policy and Human Rights, which both offer Minor and Certificate tracks. Students will have an opportunity to meet with program directors Basil Smikle and Jessi... Read more

Samuel G. Freedman — Into the Bright Sunshine: Young Hubert Humphrey and the Fight for Civil Rights

Posted on August 25th, 2023 · Posted in Book Discussions, Public Programs
Kicking off a new season of public programs at Roosevelt House, we are pleased to present a discussion with acclaimed journalist Samuel G. Freedman on his widely praised new book, Into the Bright Suns... Read more

We Are Here: An LGBTQ+ Short Film Showcase

Posted on June 6th, 2023 · Posted in Film Screenings, LGBTQ Center Program, Public Programs
As part of its Pride Month programming, the LGBTQ Policy Center at Roosevelt House is pleased to present a showcase of new short films made by local, award-winning LGBTQ filmmakers. The screening will be followed by a question and answer session feat... Read more