Roundtable by The 92nd Street Y

This March marks the 60th anniversary of the historic Selma to Montgomery marches, which gave rise to passage of the Voting Rights Act of 1965, a seminal piece of legislation that fulfilled the promise of the 15th Amendment’s right to vote for each citizen. Join Barbara Combs, Professor of Sociology at Kennesaw State University, for a two-session course taking an in-depth look at the Selma to Montgomery Marches, a watershed moment in the history of American civil rights. Ella Baker, known as the Godmother of the Civil Rights Movement, said "freedom is a constant struggle." Nowhere is this more evident than in the struggle for full voting rights. By the time the Voting Rights Act of 1965 passed, the 15th Amendment — which should have guaranteed Black Americans voting rights — was nearly 100 years old. In this course, Dr. Combs will tell the story of the marches, exploring their historical and cultural context, and their short-term and long-term impacts. You will gain both a historical understanding of this significant moment, as well as a deeper understanding of the importance of civic engagement and individual contributions in shaping a more equitable society. Barbara Harris Combs, J.D., Ph.D., is a Professor of Sociology and Chair at Kennesaw State University. Dr. Combs is the author of the books From Selma to Montgomery: The Long March to Freedom and Bodies Out of Place: Theorizing Anti Blackness in U.S. Society. A widely-published interdisciplinary scholar, Dr. Combs has published works in American Behavioral Scientist, the New York Times, The Conversation, and other premier periodicals. Join her for this fascinating course, whose themes of justice, equality, and civic engagement are as timely today as ever.?Learn more: https://bit.ly/41gA7kc #CivilRightsMovement #VotingRights #SelmaToMontgomery #HistoryMatters #CivicEngagement #SocialJustice #EducationForChange #AmericanHistory #EquityAndJustice

?? Discover the first-ever monographic exhibition of Rachel Ruysch, the celebrated Amsterdam flower painter, in this informative article from Art Herstory. Then, explore more art history at Roundtable.org with Mariska Beekenkamp-Wladimiroff’s course The Details of Life: Jan van Eyck, starting 2/11: https://bit.ly/4akJOCa ?? #education #art

Join the world’s best teachers and connect with a vibrant community of passionate, lifelong learners. With the freedom to join from anywhere in the world, Roundtable.org, the online classroom of The 92nd Street Y, offers a learning experience like no other.? Save 20% on your first class with code RTAU20 at checkout. ? Browse courses: https://roundtable.org/ #LifelongLearning #OnlineCourses #LearnAnywhere #GlobalLearningCommunity #ConnectAndLearn

Discover how place shapes creativity. Join us for this unique exploration into the homes and lives of Monet, O’Keeffe, Kahlo, and Rivera with writer Elizabeth Fishel and arts professional Susan Tillett. Reserve your spot today and find your own creative inspiration: https://bit.ly/424B15f #ArtHistory #CreativeIdentity #CreativeWorkshops #ArtCourses #LifelongLearning

The Digital Accelerator Program enabled Roundtable.org, the 92nd Street Y's online classroom, to become a hub that connects the world’s best teachers with a global community of lifelong learners. Meet the 200 new organizations that joined the program, each driving meaningful change in their communities. Discover their inspiring impact: bloombg.org/4fuPjPz

In winter, it can feel like all the world’s asleep, but at Roundtable, shorter days just mean more time to embrace the life of the mind! You bring a zest for intellectual inquiry, we’ll bring world-class professors, writers, and thought leaders.?? ? Curiosity loves company, and that’s why we’ve put together a comprehensive gifting guide for the festive season — for every price point and every set of interests. So, if you’re wondering what to get the person who has everything, give them a gift that takes up no space, but continues to grow forever: knowledge. Browse our #giftguide: https://lnkd.in/eV3aF39S #onlinelearning #literature #lifelonglearning #history #art

This December, join master satirist Gary Shteyngart at Roundtable for a deep dive into two classics of literary humor: Vladimir Nabokov’s Pnin and Philip Roth’s Portnoy’s Complaint. Both, like Shteyngart’s own novels, explore the loneliness of the outsider with wit and heart. Don’t miss this chance to learn from one of today’s most celebrated authors. https://bit.ly/3BYNpJ4 #LifelongLearning #OnlineCourses #ContinuingEducation #LiteraryHumor #GaryShteyngart #ClassicLiterature

Since his death in 2008, David Foster Wallace’s lucid appraisal of American culture has become even more prescient. Join author and educator Mike Miley for an introduction to Wallace’s writing through his essays on entertainment in American life, which were written on assignment for magazines like Harper's Magazine, Esquire magazine, Rolling Stone, or Gourmet. Traversing the decks of cruise ships, the pages of postmodern literature, and many places in between, these essays offer a comprehensive tour of Wallace’s core thematic concerns while also dissecting contemporary American culture in all its abundant, contradictory glory. Over four conversational sessions, Miley will provide background for each essay, discuss their main arguments, highlight Wallace’s deft writing style, and connect each essay to Wallace’s greater literary project — with plenty of time for discussion and student questions as well. Mike Miley teaches about American literature and film studies, and he is the recipient of the Harry Ransom Center Fellowship from the The University of Texas at Austin and a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities. Miley has been published widely, from The Atlantic to Bright Lights Film Journal. His essay “Wallace Reading Wallace” was named a Notable Literary Essay in Best American Essays. Join him for this detailed introduction to Wallace, one of the most exciting magazine writers since the days of Didion, Thompson, and Wolfe — a voice often imitated, but seldom matched. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4eIy4dx #DavidFosterWallace #AmericanCulture #LiteraryStudies #LifelongLearning #ArtsAndHumanities

“Roundtable by The 92nd Street Y was a natural evolution for The 92nd Street Y - rooted in the institution’s 150-year legacy as a hub for intellectual and cultural exchange, and as the home of iconic instructors over the years.” — Jane Levere, Forbes New courses offered this fall are being taught by political analyst Ralph Buultjens, Poet Laureate Robert Pinsky and “New Yorker” cartoonist Roz Chast. Stay curious and join us. https://lnkd.in/euz2w74J

?? Join Jeanne Proust for a unique exploration of art, beauty, and philosophy We’re thrilled to announce an upcoming two-part course led by philosopher and educator Jeanne Proust, offering fresh insights into the philosophy of aesthetics. With an extensive background in Humanities, Philosophy, and Visual Arts from Bordeaux, Berlin, and Paris, Jeanne has dedicated the past 13 years to teaching in the U.S., including her recent leadership as Director of University of California, Santa Cruz's Center for Public Philosophy. Now Vice President of the Public Philosophy Network, Jeanne brings her expertise to Roundtable for an exciting journey through the concept of beauty across eras and disciplines. In this course, you’ll explore how classical, romantic, and modern thinkers—from Plato to Baudelaire—have shaped our understanding of art and beauty. Whether you’re a seasoned philosopher, an art enthusiast, or simply curious, this course promises thought-provoking discussions and a fresh perspective on aesthetics and its role in everyday life. Register now to reserve your spot! https://bit.ly/4e32wi4 #Philosophy #Aesthetics #VisualArts #Humanities #ArtEducation #CulturalPhilosophy #PublicPhilosophy #Ethics #PhilosophyOfArt #LifelongLearning #ProfessionalDevelopment #Education