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Steve Luxenberg: Plessy v. Ferguson - Race in American Memory
Date and Time
Thursday, January 23, 2020 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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Description
In May of 1896, the Supreme Court ruled on the case of Plessy V.
Ferguson. Though the justices 7-1 decision created little stir among
the public, it helped lay the foundation for racial segregation and
inequality for generations to come. Now synonymous with separate but
equal, Plessy would later come to be seen as a turning point on race
in the American narrative, yet the details of the case remain vague in
American memory. Who was Plessy and what color was he? What was he
arrested for, and where did it happen? Were the justices from the
North or South?
In commemoration of the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther
King, Jr., the Hauenstein Center for Presidential Studies is proud to
partner with Grand Valley's Division of Inclusion & Equity to
welcome Steve Luxenberg, award-winning writer and associate editor of
The Washington Post. Steve's book, Separate: Plessy V. Ferguson and
America's Journey from Slavery to Segregation is a brilliant milestone
in understanding the history of race relations in America, according
to Bob Woodward. Steve joins us to discuss his book and its place in
American memory today.
VIP Luncheon: DeVos Center, Loosemore Auditorium (122E)
Time: 7:00pm
Location:
DeVos Center (C4)
Parking:
Seward Ramp (B4)
All forums are free and open to the public. Reservations for forums are strongly recommended. They guarantee a seat in the building but not in the main hall. Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis. Doors to the main hall open approximately a half hour before the program begins.
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Information
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