Roosevelt House Public Policy Institute at Hunter College

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Roosevelt House Public Policy Institute at Hunter College Roosevelt House is dedicated to innovative approaches to teaching, research, and public programming.

The Human Rights Program at Hunter College brings together students, activists, scholars, artists and policymakers to address the pressing human rights challenges facing the world today. Combining academic study with practical experience in the human rights field, it offers Hunter’s diverse and multilingual student body the opportunity to learn about both human rights principles and practice. An interdisciplinary program, the HRP includes courses in political science, anthropology, sociology and history, among other fields of study.

10/15/2026

Check out Leah Wright Rigueuer discussing Fannie Lou Hamer’s voting and civil rights activism. To watch the full video, visit the Roosevelt House YouTube now!

10/08/2026

Recently, Public Policy Program - Hunter College, in collaboration with PSC/CUNY, hosted a Democracy Under Pressure program titled “Voting, the Ballot, and the Fight for Democracy” featuring a conversation between Lurie (like Marie w/ an L) Daniel Favors and Leah Wright Rigueur, moderated by Joe Lowndes.

To watch the full conversation, visit the Roosevelt House YouTube Channel now!

Join the Human Rights Program at Roosevelt House, in collaboration with Sisterhood is Global Institute, as we honor the ...
09/18/2026

Join the Human Rights Program at Roosevelt House, in collaboration with Sisterhood is Global Institute, as we honor the life and legacy of Gloria Steinem and Robin Morgan.

RSVP: bit.ly/GloriaRobin

09/17/2026

Thank you Hunter Students for joining Roosevelt House’s 2026 Open House! We loved having you here with us to learn more about the various programs and fellowships offer to each of you!

Visit the Roosevelt House webpage to learn more about upcoming programs, fellowships, and internships 📚✅

Join us on Monday, September 28th at 6PM as we kick of the Democracy Under Pressure series on Race, the Ballot, and the ...
09/15/2026

Join us on Monday, September 28th at 6PM as we kick of the Democracy Under Pressure series on Race, the Ballot, and the Fight for Democracy.

This program is presented by Public Policy Program - Hunter College and PSC/CUNY, in co-sponsorship with Hunter College’s Office of the President, Office of the Provost, and Dean of Students Office.

RSVP: bit.ly/DUP26

09/08/2026

Join us tomorrow at 2pm here at the historic Roosevelt House for an Open House. Come learn more about what the LGBTQ Policy Center at Roosevelt House offers Hunter students. We will also be providing snacks and refreshments 🍩🥨🍕 We look forward to seeing you tomorrow!

RSVP: bit.ly/OH2026RH

Join us on Wednesday, September 9th for Open House at Roosevelt House 🏠. Come learn more about the various academic and ...
08/25/2026

Join us on Wednesday, September 9th for Open House at Roosevelt House 🏠. Come learn more about the various academic and research programs in addition to upcoming fellowships and scholarships available to Hunter students ✨Refreshments will also be provided 🍕🍩 RSVP at bit.ly/OH2026RH

07/30/2026

Roosevelt House recently hosted a book talk for Professor Kimberlé Crenshaw’s “Backtalker”. In this clip, Professor Crenshaw discusses the January 6th insurrection and attacks on critical race theory, and other related legal frameworks, policies, and practices. To watch the full discussion, visit bit.ly/RHCrenshaw now!

We know that the study of social movements and how communities can influence policy is more important than ever. That’s ...
07/16/2026

We know that the study of social movements and how communities can influence policy is more important than ever. That’s why the Public Policy Program at Roosevelt House is excited to offer a new undergraduate elective in Fall 26 titled PUPOL 30N07: Policymaking from the Margins.

In this class, you’ll learn about the institutions that make policy decisions, the communities and movements that can influence or resist those changes, and the legacy and future of organizing in NYC and beyond. If you’re interested in not only understanding policy change, but learning how to make that change, this class is for you!

This class takes place at Roosevelt House on Monday & Wednesday from 10:00am-11:15am. This course is open to both Public Policy students and non Public Policy students!

Rounding out this Pride Month, Roosevelt House celebrates Qween Jean! Qween Jean is a groundbreaking costume designer, a...
07/01/2026

Rounding out this Pride Month, Roosevelt House celebrates Qween Jean!

Qween Jean is a groundbreaking costume designer, activist, and community leader who made history on June 7, 2026, as the first openly transgender person to win a Tony Award. She took home the prize for Best Costume Design of a Musical for her work on Cats: The Jellicle Ball, a production that reimagines the classic musical through the lens of q***r ballroom culture. She was also a Tony nominee for Best Costume Design of a Play for Liberation.

Beyond her design work, Jean is the founder of Black Trans Liberation, an activist organization dedicated to supporting and protecting trans communities. She uses her platform unapologetically, speaking out against systemic injustices, including the detention of q***r youth and adults.

Recently, Qween Jean received the 10th Annual José Muñoz Award from CLAGS: The Center for LGBTQ Studies, which honors LGBTQ community leaders. Named after the late José Esteban Muñoz, whose work explored race, gender, and sexuality, the award preceded a conversation with Qween Jean at the CUNY Graduate Center about her own work.

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