Fellows Friday
Our monthly series features lively, in-depth conversations with Emerson Collective’s Fellows on their craft, latest projects, and the most pressing topics of our day. Catch up on past Fellows Fridays below.
Collection
56 min watch
Should architecture be beautiful, or useful? Let’s say “both/and.”
Architect Michael Murphy seeks to eliminate the false dichotomies that have kept us from creating buildings with the power to heal.
56 min watch
A radical vision for a new approach to journalism
Cristi Hegranes shares the vision and values behind the outlet that’s telling new stories, honoring the dignity of communities, and taking care of its global team of women journalists.
55 min watch
Living the Legacy of Dr. Paul Farmer
On the first anniversary of the passing of Dr. Paul Farmer, we gathered to celebrate the enormous impact of his work in global health equity — and his deep sense of joy.
60 min watch
How should we memorialize the darkest parts of our shared history?
Through nuanced investigation and deep listening, journalist Clint Smith reports on the ways memorials can provide space reflection—or fail to properly acknowledge the most horrific parts of our history.
56 min watch
A new Native narrative: Wendy Red Star's work is a learning journey through untold Native history
Wendy Red Star's dynamic photographs, collages, and installations examine dominant historical narratives and reshape them with Native and feminist perspectives at their center.
57 min watch
Voting is political. Voting rights shouldn't be.
Ari Berman shares what to watch for during the midterms and beyond, as well as his perspective on the general state of voting rights in the U.S.