Furthering the Conversation
Meditation: “A Lull in the Rhythm of Doing”
The following excerpt is from the meditation "A Lull in the Rhythm of Doing" from Thurman's Meditations of the Heart. It is true that a man's whole life may be regarded as his prayer. Ordinarily, what a person does is an expression of their intent, and their intent is the focusing... More
Coffee & Convo: March 26, 2021
This week's Coffee & Conversation topic: Sex and Power Join us on Zoom this Friday, March 26 at 3 PM EST as we explore the relationship between sex and power in America. Last week’s domestic terror attack in Georgia, which resulted in the deaths of six Asian women and two other people, More
Coffee & Convo: March 19, 2021
This week's Coffee & Conversation topic: The Limits of Grace in Bachelor Nation Join us on Zoom this Friday, March 19 at 3 PM EST as we dive into the ongoing racial reckoning of ABC's hit television franchise The Bachelor. Rachael Kirkconnell, a frontrunner on the current season, has come under fire... More
VIDEO: Against the Hounds of Hell: A Life of Howard Thurman
Author Peter Eisenstadt's Against the Hounds of Hell offers a rich biographical exploration of the life and legacy of Howard Thurman. The Howard Thurman Center is proud to host Eisenstadt in conversation with fellow Thurman scholars to discuss the book and the man himself. Featuring: Peter Eisenstadt, Author Dr. Walter Earl Fluker, Editor, The Papers of... More
News: “Howard Thurman scholars discuss legacy, breadth of famous BU figure’s work”
March 11, 2021 The Howard Thurman Center for Common Ground was featured in The Daily Free Press article "Howard Thurman scholars discuss legacy, breadth of famous BU figure's work." Author Peter Eisenstadt expressed a clear purpose for his book Against the Hounds of Hell, which fueled the discussion: "One thing I... More
VIDEO: Navigating the Workplace as a Person of Color
The Howard Thurman Center for Common Ground and Blue Cross Blue Shield Massachusetts are proud to present this important discussion on how to navigate the workplace as a person of color or an ally. Watch the full video from this program below or on our YouTube channel.
VIDEO: King of the Radicals: Where Do We Go From Here?
As part of their Martin Luther King, Jr. Day 2021 celebrations, the Epsilon Gamma Lambda chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha hosted a virtual panel: "King of the Radicals: Where Do We Go From Here?" Panelists include: Tanisha M. Sullivan, Esq., NAACP Boston Branch President Andrea Campbell, Boston City Council Congressman Bobby... More
VIDEO: Common Ground with Archelle Thelemaque (COM’21)
Howard Thurman Center Ambassador Archelle Thelemaque (COM'21) joins Associate Provost and Dean of Students Kenneth Elmore for a Common Ground conversation during Summer Orientation 2020. Watch their full conversation below or on our YouTube channel.
VIDEO: Candid Conversations with Dr. Kendi (2/24)
The Howard Thurman Center for Common Ground and Dr. Ibram X. Kendi are proud to present their new collaborative monthly conversation series. Dr. Kendi will start each program with a "teach-in" on the day's topics, then open it up to questions from the audience. Please note: this program is exclusive... More
Newsletter: February 2021, “Work and Rest are One Entity”
Each month, we send a university-wide newsletter to all undergraduate and graduate students. Below is the February 2021 email, which you can also find at this link.