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Leggett also stressed the importance of white allies listening to their Black friends and including them in shows and asking them what they can do to help. -Photo via VinChelle's website, vinchelle.com.

Drag Queen VinChelle Speaks out on Gay Liberation and Activism within Philadelphia Drag Community

Mya Calderon March 23, 2022

Vincent Leggett, known by his drag name VinChelle, spoke about gay liberation and activism within the Philadelphia drag community on March 21 at Rowan’s James Hall. The discussion was sponsored by...

Rowan University's Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion hosted "COVID-19, Africa and the Diaspora." - Graphics Editor / Jana Jackstis

Rowan DEI Invites Africana and International Studies Professors to Discuss COVID-19’s Impact on Africans

Paul Stainker Jr. March 31, 2021

On March 24, the Rowan Division of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) hosted a meeting titled "COVID-19, Africa and the Diaspora." It featured several speakers to talk about COVID-19’s disproportionate...

Romeo Dallaire is a humanitarian, former Canadian senator and retired lieutenant general, best known for leading the UN peacekeeping mission during the Rwandan Genocide. Dallaire spoke at Rowan on Oct. 16 about his experiences. - Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons

Center for Holocaust and Genocide Studies hosts lecture for the 25th anniversary of Rwandan Genocide

Katelin Drew October 19, 2019

As one of its annual events, the Rowan Center for Holocaust and Genocide Studies partnered with the Hollybush Institute, Chabad and Africana Studies to host the annual Paul B. Winkler lecture on Oct....

Nyasha Junior spoke about womanism, intersectionality and biblical interpretation at Theorizing at Rowan's Feb. 4 discussion. Junior is an assistant professor of Hebrew Bible in Temple University’s Department of Religion. -Assistant Photo Editor/Amanda Palma.

Theorizing at Rowan discusses womanism and labels

CJ Fairfield February 8, 2016

The Department of Philosophy and Religion Studies held its first Theorizing at Rowan lecture of the semester with special guest scholar Nyasha Junior delivering a presentation titled “Beyoncé, Black...

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