Board of Trustees Distinguished Professor Lewis Gordon has recently appeared on Tavis Smiley’s podcast in an episode titled “Dr. Gordon Joins Tavis Smiley” to discuss the growing number of victorious candidates in Democratic Party primaries.
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Lewis Gordon: To be Keynote for the World Congress of Existential Therapy
Board of Trustees Distinguished Lewis Gordon is the Keynote for the 4th World Congress of Existential Therapy, at which 500 therapists from across the globe participated. The Philosophy Department wishes to extend our congratulations!
Lewis Gordon: Presented Two Public Lectures, Organized by TalkPOPc
Board of Trustees Distinguished Professor Lewis Gordon spoke at two public events organized by talkPOPc on Sunday, May 24th, in Brooklyn. The first, Conversation about Power at Brooklyn Bridge Park. The second, titled Fear of Black Consciousness at Liz’s Book Bar. The Philosophy Department wishes to extend our congratulations!
Lewis Gordon: Appointed as Distinguished Research Fellow at UESTC
Board of Trustees Distinguished Professor Lewis Gordon has recently been appointed as a Distinguished Research Fellow of the Institute of African and Afro-Diaspora Studies at the University of Electronic Science and Technology of China in Chengdu, China, from May 2026 to 2029. The Philosophy department wishes to extend our congratulations!
Lewis Gordon: Delivered Public Lectures at Harvard University and University of Illinois
Recently, Board of Trustees Distinguished Professor Lewis Gordon has delivered 2 public lectures: The Greenfield Lynch Sponsored event Black, Jewish, and Beautiful: Contemporary Blewish Voices, as a part of the Greenfield Lynch lecture series. And, “On Afro-Jewish Philosophy” at the Hutchins Center for African & African American research at Harvard University. The Philosophy Department wishes to extend […]
Lewis Gordon: Featured on Tavis Smiley Podcast
Board of Trustees Distinguished Professor of Philosophy and Global Affairs Lewis Gordon is featured in a recent episode of the Tavis Smiley podcast. The podcast can be found on Speaker by IHeart Radio. The Philosophy Department wishes to extend our congratulations to Professor Gordon!
Lewis Gordon Featured in Documentary: “Rediscovering Fanon”
Board of Trustees Distinguished Professor of Philosophy and Global Affairs Lewis Gordon is featured in the award-winning documentary, Rediscovering Fanon, which is being screened on February 20th in the Pan-African Film Festival in Los Angeles. The Philosophy Department wishes to extend our congratulations to Professor Gordon!
Lewis Gordon: To be the Keynote Speaker at the University of the West Indies’ Academic Conference
Professor Lewis Gordon is set to be the keynote speaker at the upcoming conference, “Reimagining the Landscape of Identity: Intercultural and Interdisciplinary Approaches”, hosted at the University of the West Indies, Mona campus. The Philosophy Department wishes to extend our congratulation to Professor Gordon!
Lewis Gordon: Delivered African Studies Review Distinguished Lecture at Annual ASA Meeting
Board of Trustees Distinguished Professor Lewis Gordon delivered the African Studies Review Distinguished Lecture, titled “Fanon’s African Dream,” at the annual meeting of the African Studies Association (ASA) in late November 2025. The Philosophy Department wishes to extend our congratulations!
Lewis Gordon: Featured in PBS Documentary “Family Recipe: Jewish American Style.”
Professor Lewis Gordon has been featured in the PBS documentary “Family Recipe: Jewish American Style.” Congratulations, Professor Gordon!