Rob Smith Discusses ‘Closets, Combat, and Coming Out’
Rob Smith, who served in the U.S. Army for nearly five years as a tank driver and infantry rifleman, shared his story of being a “closeted” gay man in the military as part of Worcester State . . .
Pedro Noguera Says We're Using Assessments as a 'Weapon'
Combine strict use of standardized tests, rote learning methods, and poorly funded schools, and we end up with bored kids who are more likely to drop out of high school or to be unprepared for . . .
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 . . .
Presenters Share Story of the 54th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry Regiment
Worcester State University's History and Political Science Department hosted its final Civil War commemoration lecture of the year, which featured the story of the 54th Massachusetts Volunteer . . .
Presenters Share Story of the 54th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry Regiment
Worcester State University’s History and Political Science Department hosted its final Civil War commemoration lecture of the year, which featured the story of the 54th Massachusetts Volunteer . . .
Gwendolyn Quezaire-Presutti Brings 'Harriet Tubman' to Life
As Harriet Tubman, Gwendolyn Quezaire-Presutti told the story of Harriet's life and involvement in the Underground Railroad to life for Worcester State and Worcester middle- and high-school students . . .
Jose Antonio Vargas Lecture Draws Hundreds to Blue Lounge
Journalist Jose Antonio Vargas, this year's Courageous Conversations guest speaker, said that since co-founding the organization Define American 10 months ago, he has collected more than 500 videos . . .
Alexandra Filindra Addresses Race and Citizenship
A person's whiteness has played a role in the United State's citizenship debate and how various ethnic populations are treated since the founding of the country, civil rights expert Alexandra . . .
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 . . .
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