Chris Herren Tells of His Journey from Drug Addiction to Activism
“I have the privilege and honor to travel across the country to get across to someone, to let me change one person’s view of what partying is…I’ve been to prep schools, the ’hood in New . . .
Former Celtics Player Chris Herren to Speak at Worcester State
Former Celtics Basketball player Chris Herren will talk about his rise in the NBA and ultimate fall due to addiction as part of the Worcester State University Diversity Lecture Series, Wednesday . . .
Daryl Davis Tells Tale of Conquering Racism Through Friendships
Daryl Davis’ quest to find out why some people think they are superior to others simply because of their skin color began in 1968, he told a rapt audience of students, faculty, staff, and . . .
Randall Kennedy Analyzes Notion of Racial Sellouts
Harvard Law professor Randall Kennedy spoke about his latest book, Sellout: The Politics of Racial Betrayal, to a crowded Blue Lounge at Worcester State University on Tuesday, February 22. Kennedy . . .
Author of 'Look Me In The Eye' to Speak at Worcester State
John Elder Robison, author of “Look Me in the Eye: Illuminating Insights on Autism, From a Life with Asperger’s,” will speak at Worcester State University, Wednesday, November 17 at 11:30 a.m. . . .
Former State Senator Cheryl Jacques Speaks on Gay Rights
"Full equality for gay Americans will be achieved," said former Massachusetts State Senator and national gay civil rights leader Cheryl Jacques at Worcester State University last week. "It's a . . .
Director Says Documentary Is a Story of African American Resolve
David A. Wilson, writer and co-director of the documentary “Meeting David Wilson,” said he worked on this project not only to tell a story about America’s post-slavery history, but also to show . . .
Author Discusses Experience With The Lost Boys of Sudan
Joan Hecht, the founder and president of Alliance for the Lost Boys of Sudan and author of the award-winning book The Journey of the Lost Boys, and Atem Da’Hajhock told the harrowing story of the . . .
Hamer Speaks About the Gay Gene and Shows Documentary
“I think kids should be accepted for who they are,” said Dr. Dean Hamer, one of America's leading geneticists and author of The God Gene, when he spoke at Worcester State College last week. The . . .
Travis Roy: 'A Positive Attitude Will Take You Further in Life'
A standing-room-only crowd heard Travis Roy’s message of optimism and hope in the face of great adversity, last Wednesday as part of the Worcester State College Diversity lecture Series. The talk, . . .
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