Hearty Snacks and Dialogue:  Islam, Christianity and Black Identity in America

February 19, 2025, 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m., Tufts University, Interfaith Center 58 Winthrop St, Medford, MA 02155

Join Dr. Kai Horn for snacks and to share and discuss her experiences and intellectual journey that brought her to researching questions of religion and identity and their place in modern American society. For students who are interested in pursuing similar questions, this will be an avenue to explore together the possibilities of research and its limitations. Students can share their own interests and how they wish to engage religion through their work, advocacy, research, and other activities.  Food will be provided. For questions, email Humanist Chaplain Anthony Cruz Pantojas.

African Traditional Religion: The Making of a Black Christian

February 19, 2025, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., Interfaith Center 58 Winthrop St, Medford, MA 02155

Join us for dinner and a thought-provoking lecture exploring how identity politics in America shape our understanding of race, religion, gender, class, and human rights. Through storytelling and an Islamic literary lens, we’ll dive into historical and contemporary issues of racialization and bias. Together, we’ll unpack how these dynamics influence civil rights, cultural expressions and our shared commitment to social justice.  Food will be provided. For questions, email Humanist Chaplain Anthony Cruz Pantojas.

Studying as a Spiritual Practice

Monday April 14, 2025, 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m., Interfaith Center, 58 Winthrop St

Join DeVante Love, doctoral student in Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies at Tufts, for a conversation and reflection about your own learning. This offering invites you to reimagine learning as a transformative journey, inspiring renewed passion, deeper connection, including a delicious meal from Neighborhood Kitchen. RSVP here for the event. For more information email the Coordinator of Africana Spirituality Anthony Cruz Pantojas