Antisemitism in the 1930s with Dr. Gene Fein
1930s New York City was a hotbed for extremist politics, from communism to fascism, fueled by ethnic rivalries. Jewish New Yorkers found themselves in the middle of this conflict, branded […]
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The Refugee Crisis and Real Ways to Help with Andrea Kott
There are currently 117 million forcibly displaced people worldwide, including 32.5 million refugees. Join local writer and humanitarian Andrea Kott to learn about the current state of refugees and asylees […]
Tragedy in the East River: The Passenger Steamboat the General Slocum
The General Slocum was a side-wheel passenger boat taking over 1,300 people, mainly from the Lower East Side, on a day's outing to Oyster Bay on June 15, 1904. Soon […]
New York’s Street Music: From Doo Wop to Hip Hop with Michael Shamosh
The streets of New York have always been the source of new musical ideas. In this high energy lecture, music historian Michael Shamosh will examine two vocal music revolutions- doo […]
Beyond Google: Genealogical Methods to Finding People Online with Ron Arons
Want to reconnect with an old friend? Want to find a good doctor or attorney? Learn the methods genealogists such as Ron Arons use to track down or simply discover […]
