People

Curse of the Black Gold – Ed Kashi

March 18th, 2010 by Editors

On an unseasonably cold Friday night in east London, a crowd of photographers, journalists and activists gathered at Host Gallery in London for the opening of photographer Ed Kashi’s photo exhibition, Curse of the Black Gold. It features images taken in the Niger Delta since the discovery and extraction of oil in the region began five decades ago. Amidst the cold gloom of London, Kashi’s images burned with the fire of oil flares, with the desire of displaced families and with the brutality of a military seeking to protect the government against its own people.

The Questions Surrounding Haiti

March 15th, 2010 by Editors

JANERA’s recent event, “Haiti’s Reconstruction & the Geopolitical Implications of a Permanent U.S. Presence,” buzzed with curiosity, invested interest, heartfelt concern and a commitment to rebuilding the earthquake-devastated country.

Membership Discount

February 25th, 2010 by Janera Soerel

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2009 – A Retrospective

December 1st, 2009 by Editors

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2009 has been intense for us here at JANERA. We talked to established world leaders, provocative thinkers, and bold innovators, all of whom are tackling the biggest issues of our time. See below an overview of our 2009 events, and read what’s next on our agenda for 2010.

A Conversation with Benjamin Skinner

September 30th, 2009 by Hannah