Annual Anderson "AJ" Franklin Unity Against Racism Lecture

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The Institute for the Study of Race and Culture (ISRC) is proud to present the Annual Anderson 鈥淎J鈥 Franklin Unity Against Racism Lecture, in recognition of Dr. Franklin鈥檚 work combating racism as a civil rights leader, community organizer, scholar, and leader. From his involvement in the famous 1960 Richmond 34 sit-in to his appointment at Boston College, Dr. Franklin has displayed an unwavering commitment to the fight against racial oppression. The lecture provides a platform for leaders to present unifying approaches to the ongoing dismantling of racism.听

Upcoming Lecture

Indigenous Historical Trauma: Alter-Native Explanations for Mental Health Inequities

Tuesday, April 23, 2024听

7:00 - 9:00 pm

Boston College Campus

Gasson 100

Reception to follow in Gasson Hall. This event will be live-streamed.

Joseph P. Gone
Joseph P. Gone
Faculty Director, Native American Program
Harvard University
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Joseph P. Gone

Joseph P. Gone

Faculty Director, Native American Program

Harvard University

Dr. Joseph P. Gone is a Professor in the Faculty of Arts and Sciences听 听 听 听 听 听 听 听 听 (Anthropology) and the Faculty of Medicine (Global Health and听Social Medicine) at Harvard University. He is an interdisciplinary听social scientist with both theoretical and applied interests. His听lecture, titled "Indigenous Historical Trauma: Alter-Native Explanations for Mental Health Inequities," will draw on his nearly 30 years of experience听collaborating with American Indian and other Indigenous听 听 听 听 听 听 听 听 听 听 communities to rethink community-based mental health services and听to harness traditional culture and spirituality for advancing听Indigenous well-being.


Previous Lectures

Even in spite of the progress, there are still many, many things that haven't changed. So the work is still there. The mantle and the torch is going to be passed.
Anderson "AJ" Franklin

About Dr. Anderson J. Franklin

Dr. Anderson J. Franklin is a Professor Emeritus of Boston College in the Department of Counseling, Developmental, and Educational Psychology at the Lynch School of Education and Human Development. He served as the Honorable David S. Nelson Professor, and was Director of the Nelson Chair Roundtable for Networking Community-Based Programs and University-Community Partnerships. Dr. Franklin, who holds a Ph.D. from the University of Oregon, is also Professor Emeritus at the City University of New York (CUNY).

He received a Master's degree in psychology from Howard University, and a Bachelor of Arts degree from Virginia Union University.

The 2023 AJ Franklin Lecture