VIDEO: A Conversation with NYT Bestselling Author Larry Tye
In September, the Howard Thurman Center for Common Ground proudly hosted Larry Tye, NYT bestselling author of the new book “Demagogue: The Life and Long Shadow of Senator Joe McCarthy.” He and the HTC’s Associate Director Pedro Falci discussed McCarthy’s influence on American politics and parallels to President Trump’s tenure in office. Watch the full […]
VIDEO: While the World Watches: America’s Ongoing Racial Unrest
The Howard Thurman Center for Common Ground was proud to host a conversation with Andrea Taylor, Boston University’s senior diversity officer, Rev. Dr. Carolyn McKinstry, author and Birmingham Bombing survivor, and Katherine Kennedy, director of the Howard Thurman Center. Our esteemed guests examined the 1963 16th Street Baptist Church Bombing in Alabama (on the 57th […]
VIDEO: Live Q&A with Just Mercy Director Destin Daniel Cretton
The HTC’s Nick Bates hosted a live Q&A with Just Mercy Director Destin Daniel Cretton during Boston University’s Weeks of Welcome, Fall 2020. Watch the full video below, on our Youtube channel, and on our Facebook page.
VIDEO: Virtual Open Mic (April 2020)
In April, we hosted our first-ever virtual open mic. We were delighted to offer a creative outlet for our students around the world as we continue to practice social distancing. BU students from eight schools and colleges, eight states around the US, and countries across three continents shared their incredible talents with us. We were […]
VIDEO: A Million Little Things (March 2020)
The Howard Thurman Center for Common Ground was proud to welcome the cast and creator of ABC’s hit television series A Million Little Things. Our very own Nick Bates, Assistant Director of Thurman Center Networks, led a thoughtful and Thurman-inspired dialogue, which you can watch here and on our Facebook:
VIDEO: Proud To BU
The Howard Thurman Center for Common Ground was featured in Boston University’s “Proud To BU” video, released ahead of Giving Day 2020. Watch the full video below. And learn more about how you can donate to the HTC here.
VIDEO: BU Parent and Family Programs Radio Show
Assistant Director Laura Rose Montorio joined the Boston University Parent & Family Programs Radio Show to talk all things HTC. Watch the full video below and on their Facebook page.
VIDEO: The HTC Gives Thanks
In the spirit of Thanksgiving, the Howard Thurman Center student and professional staff took time to reflect on what we’re most thankful for this year. From HTC programs to our expansion to 808 to simply having a place on campus to be heard, our list goes on and on. Special thanks to all of you who […]
VIDEO: Time-lapse of construction at 808 Comm Ave
In case you missed it: The Howard Thurman Center is moving! We are thrilled to expand our space and our search for Common Ground to 808 Commonwealth Ave. Here’s the latest: The construction is still underway, as you’ll see in the video below. Our Grand Opening will take place in January 2020 and will coincide […]