Mr. Kimball’s lecture was not “embarrassing,” but it must have been delivered improperly, and it was certainly received incorrectly. Ironically, it was students’ immediate reaction to the lecture that was embarrassing.
Read MoreThree years ago I visited The King’s College as a prospective student. Coming from Miami, a city proud of its diversity, I figured a school in New York City would be the same. To my surprise, King’s did not reflect that in their student body. It left me thinking, would I ever feel like I belonged here as a woman of color?
As it turns out, no, I wouldn’t.
Read MoreThe controversy surrounding the Interregnum Opening Lecture with Roger Kimball is an opportunity to live out the liberal arts education we have pursued at The King’s College. As King’s students, we have been equipped with the tools provided to us by the liberal arts to have thoughtful discourse.
Read MoreAfter last year’s Interregnum theme of Reconciliation, I felt encouraged — ready to embark on this year’s theme of Readiness in the Interregnum Opening Lecture on Wednesday, March 30. To my disappointment, I was mandated by the college to listen to American conservative art critic, Roger Kimball, talk about the dangers of multiculturalism and the superiority of Western culture.
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