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Assistant Professor Anahita Ghazvinizadeh's short film "NEEDLE" set to play at Ginzaza Short Film Playground in Tokyo

Tuesday, February 28, 2023

Assistant Professor Anahita Ghazvinizadeh lecturing at Princeton University March 3, 2023

Friday, February 24, 2023

Anahita Ghazvinizadeh at Princeton University

Thursday, February 23, 2023

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Sports, Power, and Resistance: Legacies and Futures — Obermann Arts & Humanities Symposium

Thursday, September 21 to Saturday, September 23, 2023 (all day)

How can the history of activism in sports help us understand the dynamics shaping conflicts today? How might labor relations in sport be imagined differently? How does the structure of sporting entertainment provide opportunities and obstacles to activism, and how can activists navigate these challenges? As fans flock to sports arenas to cheer for their favorite teams, these spaces are simultaneously important societal battlegrounds. From acts of political protest by players to legislative...

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