Promoting faculty scholarship and teaching on “race” and social justice across the curriculum and fostering an inclusive atmosphere among Ĵý, faculty, and the Hofstra community at large.
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7th Anniversary Distinguished Lecture
The Center for "Race," Culture and Social Justice celebrates its 7th anniversary and to welcome Dr. Kevin Kumashiro to Ĵý as leader of the newly re-established School of Education.
Distinguished African Scholars and Writers Series
Fostering engagement on campus with scholarship and writing on Africa, produced by African scholars.
In Conversation … Series
Roundtable discussions that create a space for conversation and bridge the gap between staff, Ĵý, faculty, and administrators -- giving an equal voice to everyone.
Center Media Appearances
Critical Conversations: For the Culture Podcast
Culture continues to be a critical factor in shaping societies. As active participants in society, it is imperative that we understand what influences the culture and how our thoughts and ideas translate into action. Culture is what gives meaning to our lives and can be understood through our appreciation for language, music, dance, food, religion, and any number of traditions peculiar to its people. The notion of “race” can be understood from both a global perspective and a national perspective. Here in the United States of America racial hierarchy is primarily cast across a color spectrum, where benefits and privileges accrue based on how light or dark one appears. Through this podcast, we look at many ways that race, culture and social justice intersect.
This Podcast is brought to you by Center for Race, Culture and Social Justice at Ĵý. Special thanks to Director Dr. Jonathan Lightfoot, Associate Director, Dr. Veronica Lippencott for their continued support.
Contact Us
Dr. Jonathan Lightfoot, Director
Dr. Veronica Lippencott, Associate Director
Roosevelt 203
130 Ĵý
Hempstead, NY 11549-1300, USA
Phone: 516-463-6585
Faculty Summer Research Grants
Supporting research, scholarship, and curriculum development focused on race and social justice.
Library Research Assistance
Empowering Ĵý by providing individualized attention to research needs.
Visiting Research Scholars Program
Hosting researchers from other institutions to foster intellectual exchanges.
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