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Gallery: Chelsea Handler talks activism, Trump in an event at SU

Students were able to buy merchandise at the event, which took place in Goldstein Auditorium.
Students were able to buy merchandise at the event, which took place in Goldstein Auditorium. Kai Nguyen | Photo Editor
Pins were available from Refinery29, one of the event's sponsors.
Pins were available from Refinery29, one of the event's sponsors. Kai Nguyen | Photo Editor
Chelsea Handler spoke at Syracuse University on Thursday night at an event presented by The New York Times and University Union.
Chelsea Handler spoke at Syracuse University on Thursday night at an event presented by The New York Times and University Union. Kai Nguyen | Photo Editor
Rock climber Emily Harrington opened the event, speaking about the challenges and victories of facing fear. She was brought by The North Face, one of the event sponsors.
Rock climber Emily Harrington opened the event, speaking about the challenges and victories of facing fear. She was brought by The North Face, one of the event sponsors. Kai Nguyen | Photo Editor
“Fearlessly Forward” was moderated by Megan Twohey, one of the two New York Times journalists who broke the story of the multitudes of sexual harassment allegations against disgraced producer Harvey Weinstein.
“Fearlessly Forward” was moderated by Megan Twohey, one of the two New York Times journalists who broke the story of the multitudes of sexual harassment allegations against disgraced producer Harvey Weinstein. Kai Nguyen | Photo Editor
Handler is well-known for the late-night talk show she hosted on E!, called "Chelsea Lately."
Handler is well-known for the late-night talk show she hosted on E!, called "Chelsea Lately." Kai Nguyen | Photo Editor
The event was live-streamed through The New York Times.
The event was live-streamed through The New York Times. Kai Nguyen | Photo Editor
Handler was named one of Glamour’s 2011 Women of the Year, has had multiple books on The New York Times bestseller list and is an executive producer of the Hulu dramedy “Unspeakable.”
Handler was named one of Glamour’s 2011 Women of the Year, has had multiple books on The New York Times bestseller list and is an executive producer of the Hulu dramedy “Unspeakable.” Kai Nguyen | Photo Editor
The crowd was made up mostly of women, and some people expressed support for President Donald Trump with "Make America Great Again" hats.
The crowd was made up mostly of women, and some people expressed support for President Donald Trump with "Make America Great Again" hats. Kai Nguyen | Photo Editor
Handler told the crowd she'd like to speak with a Trump supporter.
Handler told the crowd she'd like to speak with a Trump supporter. Kai Nguyen | Photo Editor
SU freshman Justine Murray was the first to ask a question — she asked about the wage gap.
SU freshman Justine Murray was the first to ask a question — she asked about the wage gap. Kai Nguyen | Photo Editor
Handler is also an activist with EMILY’s List, an organization that aims to elect more women to public office.
Handler is also an activist with EMILY’s List, an organization that aims to elect more women to public office. Kai Nguyen | Photo Editor
Students lined up to ask questions during the Q&A portion of the event.
Students lined up to ask questions during the Q&A portion of the event. Kai Nguyen | Photo Editor
One student strayed from the social justice theme of the evening and asked Handler about her former relationship with rapper 50 Cent. The comedian detailed their short romance.
One student strayed from the social justice theme of the evening and asked Handler about her former relationship with rapper 50 Cent. The comedian detailed their short romance. Kai Nguyen | Photo Editor
Twohey has focused much of her work on the treatment of women and children.
Twohey has focused much of her work on the treatment of women and children. Kai Nguyen | Photo Editor
Goldstein Auditorium in Schine Student Center was filled for the event.
Goldstein Auditorium in Schine Student Center was filled for the event. Kai Nguyen | Photo Editor
Handler said that though she has not been sexually harassed, but that disconnect pushes her to learn and understand more.
Handler said that though she has not been sexually harassed, but that disconnect pushes her to learn and understand more. Kai Nguyen | Photo Editor
The evening ended with a hug between Handler and Twohey.
The evening ended with a hug between Handler and Twohey. Kai Nguyen | Photo Editor

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By Kai Nguyen Staff Photographer

Comedian and activist Chelsea Handler spoke at an event at Syracuse University on Thursday night, titled “Get with the Times: Fearlessly Forward Chelsea Handler.” The live event was presented by The New York Times and University Union, and sponsored by The North Face and Refinery29. Check out some of the best shots from the event here.

Published on April 6, 2018 at 6:10 pm
Contact Kai: atnguyen@syr.edu

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