Lecture & Lunch Series, Geography of Race and Urban Space

Offered in conjunction with the exhibit, Michelangelo Lovelace: Art Saved My Life, this lecture investigates constructions of race, space, and place by drawing on both historical and contemporary examples. We begin with the creation of ‘Chinatowns’ in the late 19th Century, and continue through the rise of Eugenics movement in the early 20th Century, before arriving at more recent racialized practices surrounding policing and mortgage lending. Taken together, the cases highlight the ways notions of race have shaped material constructions of urban spaces, their lived experiences, and the lasting impacts on populations of color.

Join us for a post-lecture lunch led by Tamar Meyer Professor of Geography Pete Nelson. This event is free and open to all and $5 donations are appreciated.