Confronting Racism’s Legacy, One Community at a Time

History hits harder when it’s local. As nationwide protests focus new attention on systemic racism in the United States, some activists are shining a light on the legacy of racism, discrimination, and anti-Semitism in local communities. They’re unearthing stories that have long been forgotten and even purposely buried.

In this virtual event from Widen the Circle, Shelia Washington, founder of the Scottsboro Museum and Cultural Center; Joseph McGill, founder of the Slave Dwelling Project; and author, storyteller, Obermayer Award winner Gabriele Hannah discuss local history initiatives in the U.S. and Germany that teach about the legacy of racism and people who were victimized by it. They talk about how to use the lessons of the past—including the enduring legacies of white supremacy in the U.S. and anti-Semitism in Germany—to catalyze change, fight prejudice, and foster justice.

Event date: November 17, 2020

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