Arts and Humanities

Rethinking what we teach about California's missions

UC Riverside

January 15, 2019

There are ghosts to be reckoned with in our state and its history, which an entirely new field aims to address.

Video

Stiglitz and Reich on the Great Divide

Economist Joseph Stiglitz and former Labor Secretary Robert Reich reminisce about their days in the Clinton Administration. Get a dose of humor along with a lesson on the politics of income inequality across America.
How Dr. Seuss created 'Green Eggs & Ham'

Dr. Seuss is best known for his children's books. How did he go about putting them together? UC San Diego's Lynda Claassen walks us through his process of notes and sketches for the beloved 'Green Eggs & Ham.'
Berkeley prof on ‘Becoming Richard Pryor’

UC Berkeley

December 17, 2014

English professor Scott Saul discusses his new book, 'Becoming Richard Pryor' — a richly researched biography about the comedian that's accompanied by a website, “Richard Pryor’s Peoria,” which presents more than 200 photographs and documents from Pryor’s first two decades in Peoria, Ill.

Berkeley prof on ‘Becoming Richard Pryor’

English professor Scott Saul discusses his new book, 'Becoming Richard Pryor' — a richly researched biography about the comedian that's accompanied by a website, “Richard Pryor’s Peoria,” which presents more than 200 photographs and documents from Pryor’s first two decades in Peoria, Ill.
'Free Angela' focuses on iconic activist

Angela Davis discusses the latest film about her life with producer Sidra Smith and moderator Dr. Gaye Theresa Thompson.