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The Incomparable Katharine Hepburn

Born to a wealthy family, Hepburn shot to early fame, winning the first of her four Oscars (a record) when only 26 years old, though she soon became “box office poison.” She quickly…

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From  Leland Moncrief Shelton 0 likes 129 plays

Sampler March 28 , 2023

Liberia Today: Life of a 20-year-old Woman This presentation will look at life in the West African country of Liberia through the creation of a typical 20- year-old woman, Hawa. A day in Hawa’s…

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Prophetic Vision: James Baldwin in Contemporary Times March 22, 2023

August 2, 2024 would have been the 100th birthday of James Baldwin. Now, more than ever, his words and ideas shape our discourse on race and identity. From Black Lives Matter, to American democracy,…

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Playing with the Boys: How Women Reinvented Science Fiction March 16, 2023

From the 1930s through the 1970s, male authors writing for an audience primarily composed of boys and men dominated the science fiction scene. But women writers have long been interested in science…

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Playing with the Boys: How Women Reinvented Science Fiction March 9, 2023

From the 1930s through the 1970s, male authors writing for an audience primarily composed of boys and men dominated the science fiction scene. But women writers have long been interested in science…

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Playing with the Boys: How Women Reinvented Science Fiction March 2, 2023

From the 1930s through the 1970s, male authors writing for an audience primarily composed of boys and men dominated the science fiction scene. But women writers have long been interested in science…

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Prophetic Vision: James Baldwin in Contemporary Times March 1, 2023

August 2, 2024 would have been the 100th birthday of James Baldwin. Now, more than ever, his words and ideas shape our discourse on race and identity. From Black Lives Matter, to American democracy,…

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Virginia Tech Women Who Inspire Us

We asked Hokies around campus: Who is a Virginia Tech woman that inspires you?

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International Women's Day Panel Discussion 2021

International Women's Day is a global celebration of the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. The day also marks a call to action for accelerating women's…

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From  J. Scott Parker 1 likes 96 plays

Origins: A Poem by Carmen Giménez Smith

Carmen Giménez Smith, a professor in the Department of English, reads one of her poems from her award-winning book, "Be Recorder."

From  Leslie S King 5 likes 522 plays