The Department of International Studies and History organized two-hours lecture on ‘Racial Segregation and Poverty in the United States’ for the students of final-year BA HEP on 08 and 16 November 2017 at Council Room, Central Block from 11 am to 12 pm. Dr. John Dean, an accomplished American Studies specialist and the member of the Executive Committee of US American Studies Association, University of Versailles, France was the speaker for both the days. Rev (Fr) Jose CC, Director of Student Affair was present during the lecture. On the first day, Dr. Dean shed light on the essence of reform in American society, and also spoke about various policies of Presidents Franklin D. Roosevelt and Harry S. Truman on racial segregation. Civil Rights Movement, involvement of Martin Luther King Jr and Rosa Parks, and the role of popular culture, were the major areas of focus during the second day of Dr. Dean’s lecture. It was an enriching experience for the students and they were able to explore various aspects of American society.