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2021 Distinguished Lecturer adrienne maree brown

By adrienne maree brown — 2021

A major university and community event, the annual Distinguished Lecturer program brings to campus a prominent humanities scholar whose work highlights the importance of humanities research. See more...

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Anand Giridharadas: “Winners Take All” and the Paradox of Elite Philanthropy - The Daily Show

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Anand Giridharadas on ‘Winners Take All’ and the Charade of Elite Philanthropy - VPRO Documentary

Writer Anand Giridharadas describes in his book “Winners Take All: The Elite Charade of Changing the World” why the rich do not pay taxes, but with their philanthropy determine the course of the world (and thereby undermine our democracy).

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