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The Annual Lecture on Multiculturalism is a prestigious series featuring nationally known scholars presenting lectures and stimulating debate at the University of Rhode Island. Beginning in fall 1999, the lectures focus on the significance and impact of multiculturalism in a global arena.
The Annual Lecture on Multiculturalism is frequently a collaboration with the Office of the President, the Honors Committee, the Student Entertainment Committee, assorted academic departments, and student organizations.
We are honored to have the following speakers presented at our lectures.

Dr. Anna Everett

University of California, Santa Barbara2008

John Edgar Wideman

University of Massachusetts, Amherst2006

Howard Fuller

Marquette University2005

Miren Uriarte

University of Massachusetts, Boston2004

Rev. Lucius Walker

Pastors for Peace, New York, NY

Rev. Raul Suarez

Martin Luther King Center, Havana, Cuba
cancelled

Paul Gilroy

Yale University2003

Bob Moses

Harvard University2002

Patricia Williams

Columbia University2001

Robin D. G. Kelley

New York University2000

Norma Cant

Assistant Secretary, US Office for Civil Rights1999

Lani Guinier

Harvard University

Cornel West

Harvard University1998

Alvin Pouissant

Harvard University1997

Christopher Edley

Harvard University1996

bell hooks

City University of New York1995


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