Queens University Jewish Studies presents The Second Annual Sklut Lecture Justice Mark A. Davis Parallels Between the Torah and our Modern Legal System Tuesday, February 11, 2020 6:00 pm- 7:00 …
Evolving and Devolving
Written for Kristallnacht (November 9-10, 2019) and Veteran’s Day (November 11, 2019) Language evolves. Research evolves. Learning evolves. We have been told to expand our language. November 9-10, 1938 was …
Call on Governor Cooper to Welcome Refugees to NC!
Call on Governor Cooper to Welcome Refugees to NC! Join us in calling on Governor Cooper to affirm that he will continue to welcome the resettlement of refugees in our …
“We are Brooklyn” – a meeting to determine next steps
Deepening our understanding of restorative justice for Charlotte. Expanding our coalition. Mapping out the steps ahead. Please join us as we continue our exploration of the tragedy of the destruction …
It’s Time to Talk about Race and Justice
In the 1960s and 1970s, an interesting notion took shape in the United States: racial colorblindness. The idea, which was born in mostly white communities, was that we had advanced …
Close to Home or Far, Far Away – Keep Learning!
I’m sure you have heard it before, in one way or another: be a lifelong learner. The reasons to do this are myriad: It keeps you young, It helps you …
All New Offerings for Jewish Studies at Queens
Whether you are a parent, grandparent, aunt, uncle, or other, one thing is obvious this time of year – school is back in session! School busses fill the neighborhood streets …
Restorative Justice and Reconciliation
By Dr. Willie Keaton In light of the immensely successful Brooklyn Village & Restorative Justice Listening Session (August 22th, 2019), I thought it was time to have a conversation around; …
Brooklyn Village: Listening & Learning
By Debbie Rabinovich Urban renewal processes in Brooklyn, Charlotte resulted in the destruction of countless community resources – so much so that this period has been dubbed “urban removal” by former residents. Twelve …
Justice Calls Charlotte | Episode 2: Michelle Alexander’s The New Jim Crow
We are thrilled that Michelle Alexander will be the Queens University Learning Society speaker on the evening of November 19, 2019. Our podcast explores her book, The New Jim Crow: Mass …