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Dr. Lewis Gordon joins Tavis Smiley

Dr. Lewis Gordon is a professor of philosophy and global affairs at the University of ...

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‘É a extrema direita quem luta dos dois lados em Gaza’, afirma filósofo judeu Lewis R. Gordon

Published: December 3, 2023

Philosopher Lewis R. Gordon discusses the Gaza conflict, highlighting the roles of extreme right ideologies on both sides and emphasizing the need for collective responsibility in addressing the tragedy.

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What Does It Mean to Be Free? Lewis Gordon and Nathalie Etoke discuss the space for freedom opened up by Black existentialist thought

Published: November 29, 2023

Philosophers Lewis Gordon and Nathalie Etoke explore how Black existentialist thought fosters a unique space for understanding freedom, identity, and resistance within African diasporic experiences.

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Three Faculty Awarded Board of Trustees Distinguished Professor Title

Published: June 28, 2023

The University of Connecticut honors three distinguished faculty members with the Board of Trustees Distinguished Professor title, recognizing their exceptional contributions to academia and their respective fields.

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Why one eminent thinker believes philosophy belongs in the pub - and kitchen

Published: May 26, 2023

Philosopher Lewis Gordon argues for making philosophy accessible, suggesting that informal settings like pubs and kitchens can foster deeper understanding and engagement with philosophical ideas.

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Press Release - The Caribbean Philosophical Association's 2023 Award Winners

Published: January 31, 2023

The Caribbean Philosophical Association announces its 2023 award winners, honoring individuals for their outstanding contributions to philosophical thought, literature, mentorship, and scholarly achievements in the field.

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Fear of Black Consciousness Seminary Co-op Notable Book for 2022

Published: January 13, 2023

Lewis R. Gordon's book "Fear of Black Consciousness" was selected as one of the Seminary Co-op Notable Books for 2022, recognizing its significant contribution to contemporary scholarship.

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Honoring Jews Making a Difference at the GJC

Published: February 7, 2022

The Germantown Jewish Centre highlights individuals making significant contributions to society, including Professor Lewis R. Gordon, an Afro-Jewish philosopher and educator.

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Professor Lewis Gordon Speaks on 'Freedom, Justice, and Decolonization'

Published: March 12, 2021

Professor Lewis Gordon discusses the interconnectedness of freedom, justice, and decolonization, offering insights into the philosophical foundations of these concepts.

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Press Release - The Caribbean Philosophical Association's 2021 Award Winners

Published: February 12, 2021

The Caribbean Philosophical Association announces its 2021 award winners, recognizing significant contributions to philosophical thought and mentorship.

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Scholars Reflect on the Symbolism of a Black-Jewish Senate Runoff Election Win in Georgia

Published: January 7, 2021

Georgia's election of Jon Ossoff, its first Jewish senator, and Reverend Dr. Raphael Warnock, its first Black senator, highlights the complex history and enduring solidarity between Black and Jewish communities in the state.

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Afrocubanas: A Discussion with Devyn Spence Benson and Jane Anna Gordon

Published: September 28, 2020

Professors Devyn Spence Benson and Jane Anna Gordon discuss the significance of translating "Afrocubanas," a pioneering book by Black Cuban women, into English to highlight intersectional experiences of race and gender.

Videos

An Interview: "The Brilliance of an Intellectual Philosopher & Scholar", Dr. Lewis Gordon Professor Man (25 May 2023).

Dr. Lewis Gordon on Tavis Smiley (8 December, 2022).

Global Development Section of the International Studies Association Eminent Scholar Award presented to Lewis R. Gordon (August, 2022).

Books Sandwiched In w/ Jane Anna Gordon & Drucilla Cornell - Creolizing Rosa Luxemburg (March, 2022).

The 2021 Irving Glovin Lecture: "Africana Jewish Studies" by Dr. Lewis R. Gordon, Ph.D., Dalhousie University, Nova Scotia, Canada (March, 2021).

“Shifting the Geography of Reason,” The Spinoza Lecture, presented by Lewis R. Gordon at the University of Amsterdam, The Netherlands (24 May, 2022)

“Decolonising Philosophy – Lewis Gordon for the Royal Institute of Philosophy,” The Royal Institute of Philosophy – The London Lectures 21 – 22: Expanding Horizons (10 March, 2022).

A Decolonial Philosophy of Indigenous Colombia" Interview with Juan Alejandro Chindoy Chindoy (May, 2021).

Professor Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o, Yale University lecture on Decolonizing the American University (March, 2021).

Prof. Jane Anna Gordon - Creolising Theory in Africana Philosophy (13 November, 2020).

"Frantz Fanon and The Wretched of the Earth": Lewis R. Gordon in conversation with Brad Evans The Philosopher (18 April 2023).

"Discussion: Philip Gorski, Lewis R. Gordon,” moderated by Susan Neiman, Hijacking Memory: The Holocaust and the New Right, the Einstein Forum and Haus der Kulturen der Welt (10 June, 2022).

Lewis R. Gordon at the Einstein Forum's conference in Berlin, Germany:

“Hijacking Holocaust Memory as a Dehumanizing Practice,” Hijacking Memory: The Holocaust and the New Right, the Einstein Forum and Haus der Kulturen der Welt (10 June, 2022). 

The Crime Without a Name: Barrett Holmes Pitner with Lewis R. Gordon | LIVE from NYPL (21 October, 2021).

Lewis Gordon at "Georgia on my Mind: the third Reconstruction" (February, 2021).

Lewis R. Gordon, “African Philosophy: Origins and Interpretations,” Conference on Comparative Philosophy, Oxford University (11 May, 2022).

The Center for Global Justice, "Black Consciousness: Political Realities," presented by Lewis R. Gordon, Allende, Mexico (28 February, 2022).

Pan-African Forums - Africa Day (May, 2021).

"Freedom, Justice, and Decolonization" (March, 2021).

“Afrocubanas" A Discussion with Devyn Spence Benson and Jane Anna Gordon (September, 2020).