Join members of the Fordham community as we read stories to and share in conversation with the children of NYCHA Amsterdam Houses highlighting themes of Black History Month. We meet in Lowenstein Lobby at 3:30pm and walk a few blocks to meet the kids. All are welcome to participate (students, staff, faculty, alumni). Collaborators: Marlene
Christina Swarns, Executive Director of The Innocence Project, is the featured speaker of this annual lecture presented by the Department of African & African American Studies. A reception will follow.
Monique Coleman, an award-winning actress, producer, host and humanitarian, comes to Fordham in this special event sponsored by ASILI-The Black Student Alliance, CAB, RHA, The African American Studies Department and The Office of Multicultural Affairs. She's most recognized for her role in Disney's High School Musical franchise, but Monique's impact goes far beyond the screen.
The Center on Race, Law, and Justice is hosting a free screening of the HBO documentary Nature of the Crime, about three incarcerated men facing parole. A discussion will follow with the directors, Ricki Stern and Jesse Sweet, Fordham Law Professor Mariam Hinds and Rochelle Swartz, FL ‘14, moderated by Professor Bennett Capers. Please register
The renowned author of Bowling Alone: The Collapse and Revival of American Community, and the subject of a new documentary, Join or Die, discusses his latest book, The Upswing: How America Came Together a Century Ago and How We Can Do It Again. This lecture is made possible by the Russo Family Foundation in memory
Locations: Bepler Commons, Faber Hall 441 East Fordham Road Bronx, NY 10458 + Google Map McNally Amphitheatre 140 West 62nd Street New York, NY 10023 + Google Map As we commemorate MLK Day and Black History Month, FASARA (Fordham’s A&S Anti-Racism Advisory) invites you to the second annual Beloved Community Celebration. Dr. King’s “Beloved Community”
Join us in honoring Black history! We're inviting Black-owned businesses to our marketplace in Rose Hill Gym during game day on February 19th. Each fan will receive a special tote bag to commemorate this important celebration. The renowned Ailey group will be performing a program during half time. Students get in free with a Fordham
Join us for a Common Grounds Conversation on LIVING THE MISSION. There will be luncheon discussions where we will hear from several members of the Fordham community on how they live out the Jesuit mission in their work at Fordham.
This community-engaged learning experience in partnership with Xavier Mission in Chelsea combines Ignatian reflection and ethical action. We share in conversation and serve a hot meal to people experiencing houselessness in NYC. We meet in Lowenstein Lobby at 11:30am and then take the subway a few stops to Xavier. MetroCards provided. All are welcome (students,
Featuring Soaring to Glory: A Tuskegee Airman’s Firsthand Account of World War II Join us for a powerful community reading and discussion in honor of Black History Month! We will explore selections from Soaring to Glory, the firsthand account of Lt. Col. Harry T. Stewart Jr., a decorated Tuskegee Airman, and engage in a meaningful
