Cultural Rhythms Festival: Celebrating Authenticity and Talent
May 6, 2025
The Cultural Rhythms Festival at Harvard is a vibrant celebration of diversity, where the rich tapestries of culture come to life through dance, music, and artistry.On April 5, the festival dazzled attendees at Sanders Theatre with performances that showcased the talents of students from around the globe.
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Katie Kitamura Explores Horror and Performance in ‘Audition’
May 6, 2025
Katie Kitamura, an acclaimed novelist and the author of the gripping new book "Audition," is set to engage with audiences at the Mahindra Humanities Center this Tuesday.In previous works, Kitamura has skillfully navigated themes of identity, performance, and the eerie aspects of life, making her an intriguing figure in contemporary literature.
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Yosvany Terry: Exploring Afro-Cuban Musical Traditions
May 6, 2025
Yosvany Terry, an acclaimed musician and educator, exemplifies the rich fusion of Afro-Cuban music with deep-rooted African traditions.His recent travels to Benin, alongside his Cuban heritage, offer a unique lens to explore the connections between these cultures and their musical legacies.
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AI in Photography: Revolutionizing Image Preservation
May 5, 2025
AI in photography is revolutionizing the way we capture and preserve visual narratives.As technologies evolve, notable figures like Kira Pollack are exploring how AI can aid photojournalism and photography archives, ensuring that the legacy of visual storytelling remains intact.
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Ruha Benjamin AI Future: A Call for Imagination and Justice
May 5, 2025
Ruha Benjamin’s insights into the AI future challenge us to rethink the intersection of technology and social justice.As the Princeton sociologist articulately presented during her Tanner Lectures, the discourse surrounding artificial intelligence is often co-opted by tech elites prioritizing self-interest over humanity’s collective well-being.
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Elegy Workshop: Honoring Loss Through Poetry
May 5, 2025
The Elegy Workshop represents a profound exploration into the hearts of those grappling with grief and loss, serving as a nurturing space for poetic expression.Hosted in Harvard's cherished Woodberry Poetry Room, this initiative invites participants to weave their personal experiences into elegies, a traditional poetic form dedicated to lamenting the deceased.
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Elegy Project: Connecting Through Community Poetry Workshops
May 2, 2025
The Elegy Project, an innovative public poetry initiative, aims to bridge the gap between personal grief and communal understanding through the art of poetry.Hosted in Harvard's iconic Woodberry Poetry Room, this unique venture draws participants from diverse backgrounds to explore themes of loss and remembrance within a supportive environment.
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AI in Photography: Preserving Visual History and Truth
May 1, 2025
AI in photography represents a transformative force reshaping how visual stories are told and preserved.As emerging technologies infiltrate the world of image-making, photographers face a myriad of challenges, particularly within the realm of photojournalism.
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Yosvany Terry: Exploring Music Traditions Across Cultures
April 28, 2025
Yosvany Terry, an internationally acclaimed musician and composer, stands at the vibrant intersection of Afro-Cuban music and its rich historical roots intertwined with African traditions.A senior lecturer at Harvard University and director of the Harvard Jazz Ensembles, Terry utilizes his extensive research on music traditions from West Africa to the Caribbean to enrich both his creative output and educational endeavors.
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AI and Social Justice: Ruha Benjamin’s Vision for the Future
April 24, 2025
Artificial Intelligence (AI) plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of social justice, as highlighted by experts like Ruha Benjamin.In her recent Tanner Lectures, she emphasized the urgent need for AI ethics that align with human values in AI, arguing that technology should not perpetuate existing societal inequalities.
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