Visiting Filmmakers Series

Oct 3 Visiting Filmmakers Series: Jessica Beshir with Faya Dayi

Free screening of the Oscar-shortlisted film, Faya Dayi, followed by a conversation with filmmaker Jessica Beshir. The documentary explores the complex worlds of khat, a euphoria-inducing and addictive plant once valued for its purportedly mystical properties.

LaNitra Berger recognized by the Fund for Education Abroad

LaNitra Berger, director of Mason's African and African American Studies program, has been recognized by the Fund for Education Abroad for her extensive work in bringing underrepresented students to international study and scholarship.

ARIE Conference: Vision and Action for a New Era

Registration is now open for Mason's inaugural Anti-Racism and Inclusive Excellence Conference, to be held on Monday, October 24, at Mason Square, Arlington. Free for Mason faculty, staff, and students; deadline to submit posters is October 7.

In the Washington Post, Crystal Anderson discusses allure of K-drama television

Crystal Anderson, faculty member in the African and African American Studies program, discusses a long-standing Black and Latino fandom for Asian movies, which feeds into a contemporary interest in Korean culture.