Why We Might Be Fighting Hate Speech All Wrong
Usual censorship approaches miss the deeper point that hate speech and its communities provide emotional validation and support.
Resisting Extremism in Africa: Ordinary Lives, Extraordinary Acts
Join author Alexis Okeowo, a New America & IRP Fellow, for a talk on her recent book about ordinary people’s extraordinary feats.
In-Person
New America
740 15th St NW #900, Washington, D.C. 20005
Strong Island
Segregation draws a line around not just your neighborhood, but your life.
In-Person
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35 E 21st Street, New York, NY 10010
The Promise of OER: More Equitable Education For All
At the Second World OER Congress, global leaders discussed how OER can help ensure inclusive and equitable quality education for all.
What Is the Future of Work?
Co-hosted by SPUR and New America CA featuring speakers from Bloomberg, OpenAI, and more, this event will explore the future of work.
In-Person
SPUR and New America CA
654 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA 94105
A Moonless, Starless Sky
Alexis Okeowo talks with Miriam Elder about her new book on extremism in Africa and the stories of the survivors—and resisters—of it.
Human Flow
A new film by iconic artist Ai Weiwei goes on a sweeping tour across 23 countries to document the global refugee crisis.
Human Flow
World-renowned artist, activist, and icon Ai Weiwei joins us for a screening of his sweeping new film on the global refugee crisis.
In-Person
CORE: club
66 E 55th Street, New York, NY 10022
10/6 FCC Reply Comments On Section 706 and Broadband Deployment
FCC Filing
Hondros: A Screening
Join New America at the Hamptons International Film Festival for a special screening of Hondros.
In-Person
East Hampton UA2
30 Main Street, East Hampton, NY 11937
How ‘Open Pedagogy’ Connects Curriculum to Teacher Professional Learning
The second post of this three-part series shows how OER facilitate greater connections between the “what” and the “how” of teaching.
Public Libraries: Untapped Resource for Schools?
Unpacking a new study of public libraries, including how they work with families and help develop digital literacy skills
The Color of Money
In 1863, the black community owned less than one percent of total U.S. wealth. Today, that number has barely budged.