Richard Rodriguez
An award–winning, thought provoking writer, hailed in The Washington Post as “one of the most eloquent and probing public intellectuals in America”.
Video: Richard Rodriguez at the Library of Congress
LGBTQIA+
Powerful LGBTQIA+ Programs
Kate Clinton
Award-winning political humorist, feminist, and crusader for LGBTQ rights, Clinton has been called “a savvy, witty observer of American life”, and uses humor as a tool for social change.
Daisy Hernández
Award winning author, Hernandez crosses the barriers between race, gender, and media representation. Her bold insight emphasizes current disparities in today’s culture.
Rinku Sen
Rinku brings an innovative approach to complex race issues to help people take effective action toward racial equity through research, media, and practice.
Co-president of the national Women’s March, and Executive Director of the Narrative Initiative. Former president of Race Forward: The Center for Racial Justice Innovation. Named as one of Ms. Magazine’s “21 Feminists to Watch”.
Video: Rinku Sen delivers Antioch New England Commencement Address
Urvashi Vaid
Nationally acclaimed LGBT leader, attorney, community organizer throughout her entire professional career. She offers an insightful analysis of the gay rights movement, past and future.
Video: Urvashi Vaid addresses the Fenway Health Women’s Dinner Party
Stephanie Coontz
Nationally renown scholar of the history of marriage and family, Coontz lifts the veil on American values. Author of the award-winning book: Marriage, A History: How Love Conquered Marriage.
Diana Yanez
Yanez tackles issues of race and sexuality using comedy. From writing to filmmaking, her talents breakthrough one-dimensional stereotypes.