Yosvany Terry: Bridging Cultures Through Music and Arts
May 6, 2025

Yosvany Terry is a celebrated musician whose profound exploration of Afro-Cuban music intertwines the cultural complexities of his heritage with global influences.As a senior lecturer at Harvard, he employs his platform to deepen students’ appreciation of the rich musical traditions that have shaped the Caribbean and beyond.
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AI in Photojournalism: Preserving Visual History
May 5, 2025
AI in photojournalism is revolutionizing the way visual storytelling unfolds in today's fast-paced media landscape.With the advent of AI technology, photojournalists are now facing both unprecedented challenges and novel opportunities.
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Elegy Poetry Workshop: A Space to Honor Loss and Grief
May 5, 2025

The elegy poetry workshop invites participants to delve into the profound realms of grief and loss through the art of poetry.This creative writing experience offers a supportive space where individuals can reflect on their personal connections to themes of mourning, while collectively fostering a sense of community.
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Cultural Rhythms Festival Celebrates Diversity and Dance
May 5, 2025
The Cultural Rhythms festival, an annual celebration at Harvard University, shines as a vibrant testament to the diversity and creativity of its student body.This year, the spotlight was on celebrated artist Becky G, honored as Artist of the Year for her inspiring contributions to cultural representation in the arts.
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Elegy Project Workshop: Finding Connections Through Poetry
May 2, 2025

The Elegy Project is a transformative initiative aimed at fostering collective healing through poetry.As participants gather in the serene setting of Harvard's Woodberry Poetry Room, they engage in meaningful exploration of grief poetry that reflects the pain and loss brought on by the global pandemic.
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AI in Photography: Preserving Photojournalism’s Legacy
May 1, 2025

AI in photography is revolutionizing the art of visual storytelling, offering both exciting possibilities and formidable challenges for creators.Tools like AI photojournalism are beginning to redefine how images are captured, curated, and preserved, allowing photographers to safeguard their legacies in ways previously unimagined.
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Yosvany Terry: Merging African and Cuban Musical Traditions
April 28, 2025

Yosvany Terry, an innovative composer and musician, has devoted his career to exploring the rich tapestry of Afro-Cuban music and its roots in West African musical traditions.Recently engaged in research that spans continents and cultures, Terry aims to highlight how these historic pathways have shaped contemporary jazz and cultural identity through music.
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Katie Kitamura: Exploring Horror in Literature and Life
April 22, 2025

Katie Kitamura, an acclaimed novelist and 2025 Guggenheim Fellow, is making waves in the literary world with her insightful exploration of human emotion and performance in her latest work, "Audition." This novel, which delves into the nuances of midlife crises and familial dynamics, resonates with themes prevalent in horror in literature, inviting readers to confront the unsettling truths hidden beneath the surface.Before her engagement at Harvard's Mahindra Humanities Center, Kitamura shared her reflections on the role of performance in fiction, suggesting that our everyday interactions often mimic theatrical acts.
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