Futures for American Democracy: An Evening with Jamelle Bouie

Join us for a special evening with The New York Times columnist Jamelle Bouie. A few short weeks after the inauguration of the 47th President of the United States, Bouie will speak on the historic nature, impact, and implications of the election and its outcome. "Historical context for present-day events," as his NYT blurb states.

In addition to his work at The Times, where he covers history and politics, Bouie also co-hosts the Unclear and Present Danger podcast on the political and military thrillers of the 1990s.

Before the Times, Jamelle was chief political correspondent for Slate magazine. He began his career at the The American Prospect magazine and also spent time as a writer for The Daily Beast. Jamelle has also contributed essays to volumes such as "Four Hundred Souls: A Community History of African America, 1619-2019" and "The 1619 Project: A New Origin Story." In 2021, he received the Hillman Prize for Opinion & Analysis Journalism and in 2024 he was elected to the American Academy of Arts & Science.

Based in Charlottesville, Virginia, Bouie attended the University of Virginia, where he graduated in 2009 with degrees in political and social thought, and government. He is also a a photographer, documenting his surroundings using digital and analog tools.


** This event is free and open to the public. Tickets or registration are not required.