Fordham Conversations
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An exploration of the worlds of literature, science, politics, and the arts with faculty, visiting scholars and outside guests
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MAY 7, 2021
100 Days, Democracy & DC Statehood with John Davenport
Fordham Conversations host Emmanuel Berbari talks with Philosophy professor John Davenport about President Biden’s first 100 days, address to a joint session of Congress, the ongoing voting rights battle and how proposed DC statehood can shake up a stagnation in Washington.
29 MIN
APR 22, 2021
Summer School vs Summer Play
The cornonavirus pandemic has changed the way Amercians approach work, interact with family and how students learn. Now there's a plan to have the school year extend throughout the summer. Fordham Conversations host Robin Shannon talking with Nicholas Tampio, a Fordham University Political Science Professor. We discuss the possible plan to extended the school year and why he believes children need to play rather than catch up on school this this summer.
30 MIN
APR 8, 2021
Antiracism Education and Young Children:
Fordham Conversations host Robin Shannon talks with Dr. Joy Dangora Erickson. They discuss the importance of talking about race, racism and racial tolerance with children. Then WFUV reporter Rebecca Gutierrez discusses her new podcast She Was, She Is....
29 MIN
MAR 18, 2021
Black Catholics Black Churches: Part 2
Fordham Conversation continues last week's discussion on faith among Black Americans and the dynamics of the Black church. Fordham University’s Center on Religion and Culture hosted a webinar that featured a discussion with Pew Researchers about...
30 MIN
MAR 12, 2021
Black Churches Black Catholics
Fordham Conversations is focusing on faith among Black Americans and the dynamics of the Black church. Fordham Conversations guest host David Gibson is the director of Fordham University’s Center on Religion and Culture. The CRC held a webinar that...
30 MIN
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