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...presence at Harvard, but noted, “I think hip-hop is getting a stronger voice here at Harvard because of people like Marcy Morgan, and this week is part of that.” Running from March 10-13, the conference featured a lecture by rapper and activist, Chuck D. of Public Enemy, who discussed how loving hip-hop is about knowing the facts behind the music. The thirst to learn these facts and to share knowledge, according to Morgan, is part of hip-hop’s motivation, which facilitates the exchange of ideas on both...
...United States must take decisive action against genocide in Darfur by appointing a special envoy and stepping up involvement in the region, said activist and award-winning actress Mia Farrow at an Institute of Politics event last night. Speaking to a small group of Harvard students and Darfur advocates, Farrow cited horrors she witnessed on her many trips to the region as evidence that citizens must urge politicians to lobby for new policies concerning the genocide. Though she is best known for her cinematic and television roles, Farrow has recently taken up the mantle of human rights activist, focusing particular...
...Thursday afternoon, the coalition members held a screening of “Milk,” the biographical film about gay activist and politician Harvey Milk that recently won two Academy Awards. On Friday morning, they handed out pink triangles—symbols of gay pride—during the students’ homeroom period. Mayor Simmons also spoke at a rally held by students during the first half of lunch...
...Republican ideals was held in Eliot Dining Hall, where white tablecloths littered with pennies and a hand-drawn elephant greeted the 150 students in attendance—a record, according to HRC President Colin J. Motley ’10. Past speakers at the event have included conservative activist Star Parker and Michael S. Steele, who has since been elected chairman of the Republican National Committee. The evening began with a prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, led by HRC Secretary Rachel L. Wagley ’11. In his speech, Blackwell repeatedly emphasized the importance of returning to Republican...
...April 12. “We are going to employ every option that we have to secure an alternative social space,” said Flores, adding that the purchase of property was on the table. Forty-five Mt. Auburn Street, a property currently housing the Democracy Center, an activist support organization, was mentioned by name in the legislation. The property is now for sale and has been used as a student meeting space in the past. Yesterday’s legislation requested that the owners of the property take it off the market for the time being...