General Public

A special afternoon display of original archival materials co-sponsored by Greater New Haven African American Historical Society and the Beinecke Library.

Visitors will be able to view original documents from the archives that tell the story of New Haven, Yale, and slavery, including original account books from the early days of Yale, newspapers and other accounts of the proposal to build a Black College in New Haven in 1831, maps, and much more.

February 19 - March 8

From May 13-15, 2024, Yale Institute of Sacred Music’s third conference on the Black sacred arts will convene scholars and artists in New Haven, CT to explore connections between the Black sacred arts, ecology, and environmental concerns.

Keynote speakers will include Tracey Hucks, the Victor S. Thomas Professor of Africana Religious Studies at Harvard Divinity School and the Suzanne Young Murray Professor at Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study, and Dianne M. Stewart, the Samuel Candler Dobbs Professor of Religion and African American Studies at Emory University.

From May 13-15, 2024, Yale Institute of Sacred Music’s third conference on the Black sacred arts will convene scholars and artists in New Haven, CT to explore connections between the Black sacred arts, ecology, and environmental concerns.

Keynote speakers will include Tracey Hucks, the Victor S. Thomas Professor of Africana Religious Studies at Harvard Divinity School and the Suzanne Young Murray Professor at Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study, and Dianne M. Stewart, the Samuel Candler Dobbs Professor of Religion and African American Studies at Emory University.

Join Yale’s Affinity Groups to celebrate International Women’s Day in various locations across campus on Tuesday, March 5th, from 11:30 am– 1:30 pm. Stop by a location near you to get a flower for yourself, or someone you know, to celebrate International Women’s Day. Suggested donation of $1 per flower is welcomed, while supplies last, to benefit Phenomenal I Am. If you would like to donate directly to Phenomenal I Am you may do so at any time at:https://www.phenomenaliam.org/.

A special Mondays at Beinecke online talk with Kenneth B. Morris, Jr.,the great-great-great-grandson of Frederick Douglass and the co-founder and President of the Frederick Douglass Family Initiatives. Since its inception in 2007, FDFI has been advocating for a more equitable world on the issues of human trafficking and racism.

Zoom webinar registration: https://bit.ly/48rK1RE

Join the Law and Racial Justice Center, Yale Black Law Students Association, Yale African American Affinity Group, Yale Universities DEIA, and the New Haven Club for Black Trivia Night.

Join the Future Leaders of Yale, Working Women’s Network, Yale African American Affinity Group, and New Haven Hiring Initiative, for a panel discussion designed for young women of color (ages 16-25) focusing on workforce development.

Attendees will:

Join the Yale African American Affinity Group for a conversation with Marlene Daut, professor of French and African American studies at Yale University, about her book Awakening the Ashes: An Intellectual History of the Haitian Revolution. Register by Friday, January 19th for your chance to win a free copy of the book!

Join Yale’s Affinity Groups and the New Haven Hiring Initiative for an interactive workshop on how to elevate your career. We will be joined by Alexis Willoughby-Robinson, who will participate in a moderated discussion with Jessica Barajas, about her 20-year career journey.

Following the discussion, Alina Colossale will provide an overview of the individual development plan, job crafting, networking, and resources available at Yale.