On March 7, leading advocates Melanie Thompson and Yasmin Z. Vafa discussed policies to best prevent exploitation and violence from sex trafficking. The discussion took place at the Athenaeum and was co-sponsored by the Mgrublian Center for Human Rights.
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A ripening issue: Dan Koeppel talks about the future of bananas at the Athenaeum
Dan Koeppel, or “Dan the Banana Man,” discussed the history and future of the banana industry at the Athenaeum on Feb. 12. Koeppel is the author of numerous books, including “Banana: The Fate of the Fruit that Changed the World” (2008), and describes himself as having the world’s broadest knowledge of bananas.
“The New Code”: Creating more tables in tech at the Ath
On Feb. 3, Mancini spoke with Ryan Patel about the necessity of improving diversity in the technology industry at CMC’s Marian Miner Cook Athenaeum. Since 2011, Black Girls Code has supported girls of color in tech through workshops, after-school programs, camps and mentorship. Throughout her talk, Mancini emphasized the importance of authenticity and building a supportive, encouraging team.
Historian Jared Diamond delivers Ath talk on ‘what’s next’ for our generation
As we learn to adjust to a new reality in a certain historical moment where the future seems uncertain, what’s next for young people? Jared Diamond’s talk at the Athenaeum on sought to answer this question.