Hanif Abdurraqib on Art, Survival and the Heart’s Work

Poet, essayist, and cultural critic Hanif Abdurraqib joined Matthew D. Morrison, Associate Professor of African and African American Studies at Stanford, for an expansive conversation on art, feeling, and the everyday work of care. Abdurraqib reflects on the abundance of everyday intellect that exists outside academia, his cherished Ohio roots, the discipline behind his writing,…

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Inspiring the Next Generation of Artists

The Institute for Diversity in the Arts (IDA) at Stanford University is celebrating 25 years of artistic excellence. IDA has been a transformative home for artists across multiple generations, providing mentorship, community, and creative freedom to shape future arts leaders. In this video, Students, faculty, and staff reflect on what makes IDA special, from interdisciplinary…

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