News: “Pedro Falci – East to West Conversations, Season Premiere”
July 24, 2020 Associate Director Pedro Falci was interviewed for the debut episode of “East to West – Conversations,” a podcast series by The Daily Free Press. Pedro discusses the Howard Thurman Center’s recent expansion and how our work celebrates and continues Dr. Thurman’s legacy. Listen to the full episode here.
News: “Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is Not Understood for Who She Really Is”
July 23, 2020 Boston University alum and former Howard Thurman Center ambassador Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (AOC) describes the HTC as a space that “contributed more to my development than any class I ever took.” She goes on to say, “Probably my most enriching experience was that I crossed paths with the Howard Thurman Center for […]
News: “Answering the Call: BU’s Essential Workers”
July 23, 2020 HTC Director Katherine Kennedy and the Howard Thurman Center appear in BU Today’s video, “Answering the Call: BU’s Essential Workers.” Ms. Kennedy remained on campus through Summer 2020 to support the university’s first ever virtual Orientation program for incoming students. Watch the full video below and on the BU Today site.
News: “Pain, Anger, and Hope as BU Comes Together to Talk Race and Racism”
June 25, 2020 Jessica Hamilton, graduate intern for Thurman Center Networks, was featured in BU Today’s article, “Pain, Anger, and Hope as BU Comes Together to Talk Race and Racism.” Jessica spoke about “decolonizing the curriculum” on the panel titled, “Inspiring Justice Leadership at BU: Teaching, Research & Practice.” In another session, Inspiring Justice Leadership […]
News: “Unpacking Injustice: How the BU Community is Reacting to the Death of George Floyd”
June 9, 2020 Nick Bates, Assistant Director, Thurman Center Networks, was interviewed for WTBU’s recent story, “Unpacking Injustice: How the BU Community is Reacting to the Death of George Floyd.” Nick urges the BU community and beyond to develop a deeper understanding of systemic racial injustice: “Many of us need to do our due diligence […]
News: “SPH Conversation on Race and Policing Draws Nearly 1,000 from BU Community”
June 8, 2020 Nick Bates, Assistant Director, Thurman Center Networks, was quoted in BU Today’s article “SPH Conversation on Race and Policing Draws Nearly 1,000 from BU Community.” Nick provided important context for Martin Luther King’s legacy and his commitment to nonviolent protest: While King (GRS’55, Hon.’59) is known for his commitment to nonviolent protest, Bates […]
News: “BU community responds to recent race-related tension”
June 3, 2020 Pedro Falci, Associate Director, was quoted in The Daily Free Press article “BU community responds to recent race-related tension.” Pedro discussed the importance of programs like Coffee & Conversation that give students space to process emotions in response to tragedy and crisis: Pedro Falci, associate director for the HTC, served as the moderator for Monday’s […]
News: “People Are Fired Up and Ready to Go—BU Students React to Protests”
June 2, 2020 The Howard Thurman Center for Common Ground was featured in BU Today’s article “‘People Are Fired Up and Ready to Go’ — BU Students React to Protests.” Boston University students from around the world joined the HTC’s special edition of Coffee & Conversation in response to the murders of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, […]
News: “BU Student Clubs and Organizations Find Ways to Stay Connected, at a Distance”
May 28, 2020 The Howard Thurman Center for Common Ground and its long-running program Coffee & Conversation were featured in BU Today’s video: “BU Student Clubs and Organizations Find Ways to Stay Connected, at a Distance.” Students and administrators shared their responses to the Coffee & Conversation prompt: how are you staying healthy at home […]
NEWS: “3 Wellness Experts of Color Weigh In on Coping Amid Coronavirus”
April 18, 2020 Lalah Delia, spiritual writer, wellness educator, and founder of VibrateHigherDaily.com, recommended Howard Thurman’s The Inward Journey in an interview with Vogue. She was one of three wellness experts of color who shared their thoughts on navigating the Coronavirus pandemic. Read the full interview here.