Join us for Half an Hour with… Shelley Fisher Fishkin
Prof. Shelley Fisher Fishkin
Prof. Shelley Fisher Fishkin is one of the leading scholars in American Studies and a professor at Stanford University.
Her work explores race, cultural memory, and the voices that have been marginalized or overlooked in American history. Her latest book, Jim: The Life and Afterlives of Huckleberry Finn's Comrade, demonstrates why engaging with literature and history remains essential in times of social and political polarization.
Drawing on her long-standing engagement in public scholarship, civic initiatives, and debates about democracy and social justice, she will also reflect on the current political situation in the United States and the role of academics in public life.
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Half an Hour with… is a new transatlantic discussion series organized by the Association of German-American Centers (AGAC) (German: Verbund Deutsch-Amerikanischer Zentren (VDAZ)).
Once a month, we jointly invite audiences to a 30-minute conversation with experts who provide well-informed and concise insights into the United States and German-American relations. Whether focusing on current political developments, social trends, economic perspectives, or cultural insights, Half an Hour with… brings transatlantic issues directly to your home or office. Take the opportunity to meet engaging speakers, explore different viewpoints, and contribute your own questions to the discussion.