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“The only sure bulwark of continuing liberty is a government strong enough to protect the interests of the people, and a people strong enough and well enough informed to maintain its sovereign control over the government.” – Franklin Delano Roosevelt

Roosevelt House Public Programs

Mon, February 3, 2025 | 6:00 pm + RSVP

David Greenberg — John Lewis: A Life

In 2012, Roosevelt House had the distinct honor of welcoming the late, great Congressmen John Lewis for a wide-ranging discussion of the Civil Rights movement to which he gave so much of his extraordinary life—and his presence reverberates at the house to this day. While his passing in 2020 may have left an unfillable void not just in the conscie... Read more

Tue, February 4, 2025 | 6:00 pm + RSVP

Talking About Israel & Palestine After October 7th

The Roosevelt House Human Rights Program presents a discussion on "Talking About Israel & Palestine After October 7th," featuring Ari L. Goldman and Gregory Khalil.Ari L. Goldman is Professor Emeritus of Journalism and Director of the Scripps Howard Program on Religion, Journalism, and Spir... Read more

Tue, February 11, 2025 | 6:00 pm +

Alexis Pauline Gumbs — Survival Is a Promise: The Eternal Life of Audre Lorde

Roosevelt House, along with the Hunter College Department of Women and Gender Studies, is pleased to present a unique discussion—both heartfelt and scholarly—of the legendary poet, essayist, activist, and alumna of Hunter College High School (’51) and Hunter College (’59), Audre Lorde (1934-1992); featuring acclaimed Lorde... Read more

Human Rights Program Events

Tue, February 4, 2025 | 6:00 pm + RSVP

Talking About Israel & Palestine After October 7th

Public Policy Program Events

Come back soon for an updated list of Public Policy Events. Click here to view past events.

LGBTQ Policy Center Events

Come back soon for an updated list of Lgbtq Center Program. Click here to view past events.

Public Programs at Roosevelt House are free to the public and open with advance registration, made possible through the support of the Charina Endowment Fund and other generous donors.