Tomorrow, the Speakers Bureau will present a talk by feminist activist Letty Pogrebin. In 1971, Pogrebin co-founded the groundbreaking Ms. magazine, as well as the National Women’s Political Caucus. She has been a vocal advocate for feminist, Jewish, and Jewish-feminist causes, and has spoken out on a number of political issues in her long and illustrious career. Given the recent flare up of gender issues in the national dialogue, Pogrebin is sure to give an interesting talk.
Then, on Tuesday, New York Times journalist Mike Hale will speak. Hale has worked at the Times for seventeen years, where he has acted as editor in the Sunday Arts & Leisure section, deputy editor of the Weekend section and, for the last three years, as a critic writing about television, film, and online video. Hale’s appearance is in keeping with the Speakers Bureau penchant for getting Times-related people, and those who saw Sam Sifton and Will Shortz last year will understand why.
So, yeah, two big lectures this week. Take a break from work and enrich your cultural worldview, you cretins. Admission is free and open to the public, so get there early for seats.
In addition to the aforementioned Dave Eggers lecture on March 28th, the Speakers Bureau delivers again with a scheduled appearance from Sam Sifton, The New York Times’ food critic. Sifton will speak on March 7th at an open, free event.
