Understanding America: The Civil Rights Movement – Here and Everywhere

In honor of Black History Month and Martin Luther King Jr. Day, we are kicking off our spring semester with a discussion on the Civil Rights Movement, both historically and where it stands today. To lead this discussion, we have three incredible PhD students who all specialize in different areas of the movement; Amanda Hall and Anna Duensing from the Department of History and African American Studies, and Pedro Regalado from the American Studies Department. Throughout the evening, we will explore the historical context of the Civil Rights movement here in New Haven, and move throughout history to present day issues that are still facing the U.S. and the world. Our presenters will be happy to answer your questions, so please come ready to participate.As a reminder, our year-long Understanding America discussion series brings together expert speakers from Yale and the New Haven community to break down key issues happening at Yale, in New Haven, and the U.S. at large. We want to provide you with a comfortable space to engage in lively discussion, offer opinions, and gain insights into some complex features of American society and culture. We hope to see you there!Note: Not suitable for children under the age of 15. The series is open to the Yale Community, and we encourage you to come with questions, opinions, and an open mind. Please RSVP in order to attend.