CAS Community Lecture Series: Kahlil Greene

by Mike Trussell  |   

Kahlil Greene: Be the Change man broadcasting via smartphone with a light ring

Thursday, September 10, 2026 | 7:00 PM | Benny Benson 106-Streaming

Kahlil Green will be the first speaker in the UAA College of Arts and Sciences Community Lecture Series that Kodiak College will be streaming live on KoC's campus. The lecture series events are free and open to anyone who wants to attend.

Greene will demonstrate how effective leadership and proactive advocacy online can drive social change, encouraging people to kickstart their own activism using the most effective strategies of the 21st century.

Kahlil Greene, also known as the “Gen-Z Historian,” is a Time100 Creator, two-time Emmy Award nominee, Peabody Award winner, Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree, and digital educator whose work has been recognized by The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and Variety. He has built an audience of more than one million followers and has amassed over 100 million views across social media platforms. His Substack newsletter, History Can’t Hide, is the top-ranked history publication on the platform.

Kahlil graduated from Yale University with a degree in History and served as the university’s first Black student body president. He is now a full-time speaker, content creator, and educator, best known for his Hidden History series, which explores overlooked stories of American history and injustice, and for his popular newsletter covering history, politics, and culture.

He has partnered with organizations, including National Geographic, to expand Hidden History into long-form documentary-style content. He is currently writing a book for Penguin Random House, scheduled for release in June 2027.

About the Lectures

UAA College of Arts and Sciences logoThe CAS Community Lecture Series brings the world to Alaska and Alaska to the world. The series showcases speakers with a broad and diverse range of expertise and a deep well of insight. We’ll spotlight the remarkable contributions of national figures, as well as Alaska-based scholars, artists, and culture bearers to gain a better understanding of our state, nation, and the world around us. Please join us as we celebrate knowledge, inspire curiosity, and strengthen the bonds that make our community unique.

Schedule: All lectures start at 7pm in Benny Benson room 106