The Week in Photos

RADCLIFFE CONFERENCE. The institute hosted “The Age of Roe: The Past, The Present, and the Future of Abortion in America,” a conference focused on Roe v. Wade’s impact. BY JULIAN J. GIORDANO — CRIMSON PHOTOGRAPHER

ARTS CENTER PROPOSAL. A Cambridge City Council meeting discussed transforming the home of Cambridge artist Peter Z. Valentine into an arts center in Central Square. BY JOEY HUANG—CRIMSON PHOTOGRAPHER

PROTESTERS IN CITY HALL. Monday, protestors marched into Cambridge Mayor Sumbul Siddiqui’s office, demanding answers over the shooting of Saiyed Faisal. BY JULIAN J. GIORDANO— CRIMSON PHOTOGRAPHER

PROTESTING COMARROF. Students plastered articles from The Crimson on the John Harvard statue on Wednesday, highlighting John L. Comaroff’s controversial presence on campus. BY JOEY HUANG—CRIMSON PHOTOGRAPHER

COMAROFF WALKOUT. Protesters marched through Harvard Yard with signs Tues-

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Pope Francis denounced laws criminalizing homosexuality in an interview with the Associated Press on Tuesday. Francis called on Catholic bishops to show LGBTQ+ people the love “God has for each one of us.” Francis urged the Catholic church to work to decriminalize sexual activity between members of the same sex in the 67 countries in which it is illegal. Francis’ comments marked the first time a pope had spoken on such laws.

TRUMP SET TO RETURN TO FACEBOOK AND INSTAGRAM FOLLOWING

Facebook parent, Meta announced Wednesday that Donald Trump will be unbanned from both platforms in the coming weeks, ending a two-year suspension. Trump was suspended from both Facebook and Instagram following the Jan. 6 Capitol riots. Trump, who was recently reinstated on Twitter after Elon Musk took over the company, has been relying on Truth Social — which he launched after being blocked from mainstream social media platforms — for the past two years. In Washington, Democratic lawmakers criticized the decision, citing the ongoing investigation into Trump’s involvement in the Capitol riots. Director of the American Civil Liberties Union, Anthony D. Romero defended Meta’s decision, arguing that Trump is a politician and possesses a voice that his supporters want to hear.

Biden Agrees To Send 31 M1 Abrams Tanks To Ukraine

President Joe Biden announced Wednesday the shipment of 31 M1 Abrams tanks to Ukraine to aid in their war with Russia. The move came after weeks of debate between the United States and Germany over whether or not to supply Ukraine with tanks. Germany agreed to arm Ukraine with 14 of their own Leopard tanks and authorized an assortment of European countries to re-export other Leopard tanks manufactured by the Germans. The struggle between the United States and Germany signaled the first major disagreement between two of Kyiv’s three closest allies.

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SCREENING: UGETSU

Harvard Film Archive, 9 p.m. - 10:40 p.m.

A screening of Ugetsu will be shown at the Harvard Film Archive Friday night. The film, directed by Kenji Mizoguchi, will be shown in Japanese with English subtitles.

Saturday 1/28

LIFE OF PI Loeb Drama Center, 7:30 p.m. - 10 p.m.

Presented by the American Repertory Theater, “Life of Pi” is being performed at the Loeb Drama Center Saturday evening. The two hour and 15 minute long production follows the adventure of 16-year-old Pi when he becomes stranded at sea in a lifeboat after the sinking of his family’s ship in the Pacific Ocean.

Sunday 1/29

2023 IVY LEAGUE SPRING FESTIVAL

GALA Sanders Theatre, 6:30 – 9 p.m.

Celebrate the Lunar Chinese New Year with Harvard Chinese Students & Scholars Association with a night of music, dance, and other performances. Professor of Chinese and Inner Asian History Mark C. Elliott will speak at the event.

Monday 1/30

CENTRAL ASIAN REGIONAL COOPERATION ON WATER, ENERGY AND CLIMATE CHANGE: WAYS FORWARD

Online webinar, 9 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

This event will discuss regional cooperation in Central Asia on various issues related to the environment and climate change. Panelists will discuss opportunities and constraints for increased collaboration in the region.

Tuesday 1/31

CHILEAN CONSTITUTIONAL REFORM: MOTHER NATURE, MAPUCHE WOMEN, AND DECOLONIAL PERSPECTIVES

Harvard Radcliffe Institute, 4 p.m. - 5 p.m. Former president of the Chilean Constitutional Convention Elisa Loncón Antileo will deliver the Rama S. Mehta Lecture for 2022–2023 at the Harvard Radcliffe Institute.

Wednesday 2/1

GLOBALWE CONNECT WOMEN’S EMPOWERMENT FIRESIDE CHAT SERIES

Online webinar, 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.

The Fireside Chat Series features different organizations working for global change for girls and women. This event, the fifth of the series, will feature Vital Strategies.

Thursday 2/2

OUR BELOVED COMMUNITY: A CONVERSATION WITH MARTIN LUTHER KING III Sanders Theatre, 5 p.m.

This talk is the first in a series of events celebrating the lives of Dr. Martin Luther King and Coretta Scott King. It will feature activist Martin Luther King III and will be moderated by Professor Brandon Terry.

Friday 2/3

HARVARD-YALE MEN’S BASKETBALL GAME

Lavietes Pavilion, 5 p.m.

The Harvard men’s basketball team will face archrival Yale in Friday’s game. The Crimson will be seeking to avenge a 54-58 loss to Yale when the teams last on Jan. 7.

Russia unleashed a barrage of missiles on Kyiv, Ukraine, resulting in the destruction of 35 buildings and the deaths of at least 11 individuals on Thursday. The attack followed the announcement of increased military aid to Ukraine, with Germany and the United States pledging to send a number of tanks to the country. Russia is aiming to hinder Ukraine’s energy infrastructure and deprive Ukrainian citizens of vital necessities such as electricity, heat, and light throughout the winter.