The Future of the American Dream
Roosevelt’s signature conference returned in person, inviting scholars, politicians and authors to explore the hopes of our democracy.
The Struggle Continues: The Fight for LGBTQ+ Rights
The panel gathered Chicago activists from prominent nonprofits to discuss the history and future of queer and trans liberation.
Champions for Democracy
A group of historians took an incisive look at Black women’s battle for political rights, a fight that extends a century before and after the passage of the 19th Amendment.
Mansfield Lecture: Luis Alberto Urrea
In a wide-ranging lecture, author Luis Alberto Urrea discussed the true stories behind his novel Into the Beautiful North.
Governing for the People with Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot
With hundreds of live viewers, Chicago Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot spoke about leading the city through some of the most difficult challenges of our lifetimes.
75 Years of Social Justice: The History of Roosevelt University
Professor emerita Lynn Weiner unearthed a treasure trove of photos, exploring Roosevelt University’s social justice mission past and present.