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 . . .
Lecture on Global Poverty Attracts Over 100 Attendees
Over 100 attended a memorial event honoring South African Poet and activist Dennis Brutus and Intergenerational Urban Institute “Roots of Global Poverty” lecture featuring Wahu Kaara last . . .
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 . . .
Kweisi Mfume Urges Worcester State Students to Define Themselves
NAACP CEO, Congressman and author Kweisi Mfume told the crowd gathered for Worcester State College’s annual Courageous Conversations lecture to “define yourselves. Don’t let pop culture or . . .
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 . . .
Speaker Chronicles Domestic Violence in Immigrant Communities
Women and men have different experiences during border crossings, said Dr. Oliva M. Espín at the Worcester State College Women's Studies Program Candace Allen Scola Memorial Lecture last . . .
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, . . .
Author and Women's Health Advocate Tells of Two-Year Journey in Mali
What began as service in the Peace Corps blossomed into an enduring friendship and support of a cause to improve the health of women and children a world away. Kris Holloway, the acclaimed author . . .
Clara Rodriguez Discusses Latinos in Mainstream Media
Mainstream media and film do not accurately portray the Latino community, according to Dr. Clara E. Rodriguez, professor of sociology at Fordham University's College at Lincoln Center. She addressed . . .
South African Poet Dennis Brutus to Return to WSC for Social Justice Events
Worcester State College will welcome noted South African poet and human rights activist Dennis Brutus to its campus November 17-20 for a series of events focusing on social justice. The series, . . .
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