LMU Global Conversations host Professor Henry Louis Gates, Jr.

Global Conversations

LMU’s Global Conversations Series returns for the 2023-24 academic year with Professor Henry Louis Gates, Jr., leading powerful discussions on race, family, heritage, identity, and much more.

Presented by the Office of the Provost and the Marymount Institute for Faith, Culture, and the Arts, the series brings scholars, artists, activists, writers, entrepreneurs, and creatives to the LMU campus to engage with and inspire our community.

Upcoming Events

An image of Ed O'Neill and Henry Louis Gates Jr. on a blue background

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. + Ed O'Neill

Ed O'Neill, actor and comedian, will join Henry Louis Gates, Jr., in conversation on Friday, October 25, 2024.

Upcoming Events

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Henry Louis Gates, Jr. + Anthony Ramos

Anthony Ramos, Grammy-winning and Emmy and Golden Globe-nominated performer, joins Henry Louis Gates, Jr., in conversation on Saturday, October 26, 2024.

Past Events

LeVar Burton - Jan. 11, 2024

LeVar Burton and Henry Louis Gates Jr.

LeVar Burton, actor, director, and education advocate, joined Henry Louis Gates, Jr., in conversation on January 11, 2024. 

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Julia Lee - Nov. 1, 2023

Julia Lee and Henry Louis Gates, Jr.

Henry Louis Gates, Jr., was interviewed by Julia Lee, Associate Professor of English.

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David Chang - Oct. 27, 2023

David Chang and Henry Louis Gates, Jr.

David Chang, founder of Momofuku and Majordomo Media, joined Henry Louis Gates, Jr., in conversation. 

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Damon Lindelof - Jan. 18, 2023

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. and Damon Lindelof.

Damon Lindelof, three-time Emmy-winner, creator of "Lost," "The Leftovers" and "Watchmen," writer and producer of "Star Trek," "World War Z," and more, joined Professor Henry Louis Gates, Jr., to discuss his episode of "Finding Your Roots."

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Angela Davis - Jan. 19, 2023

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. and Angela Davis.

Professors Henry Louis Gates, Jr., and Angela Davis discussed Davis's episode of "Finding Your Roots" in addition to social justice issues, the problems associated with incarceration, and the generalized criminalization of communities affected by poverty and racial discrimination.

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Cornel West - Oct. 7, 2022

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. and Cornel West.

Professors Henry Louis Gates, Jr., and Cornel West discussed the prevalence of culture wars in the U.S. and worldwide.

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Wole Soyinka - March 4, 2022

The inaugural Global Conversation featured Nobel Laureate, writer, activist, and former President's Marymount Professor in Residence, Wole Soyinka.

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