Join us for an insightful one-hour webinar as we delve into the historical landscape of housing discrimination in the Northern and Western United States. Discover how this widespread system, often rooted in factors like race, ethnicity or religion shaped segregation patterns throughout the twentieth century.
In this engaging session, we will explore the various tools employed by governments, real estate interests and homeowners to perpetuate segregation. Our discussion will also highlight local initiatives aimed at putting an end to housing discrimination.
This webinar is part of the Institute of Museum and Library Services-funded project, "Unvarnished: Housing Discrimination in the Northern and Western United States." Click here to learn more.
Grab a cup of coffee and gain a deeper understanding of the historical context and implications of housing discrimination and be part of the conversation on fostering positive change.
Speakers
Dr. Andrea Field
Curator of Research, Naper SettlementDr. Andrea Field is the curator of research at Naper Settlement in Naperville, IL. She received her PhD in American history and public history from Arizona State University in 2017. Her research focuses on the intersections of race and economics and community efforts to commemorate public housing communities in changing neighborhoods. For the past four years she has been part of...
Dr. Andrea Field is the curator of research at Naper Settlement in Naperville, IL. She received her PhD in American history and public history from Arizona State University in 2017. Her research focuses on the intersections of race and economics and community efforts to commemorate public housing communities in changing neighborhoods. For the past four years she has been part of an Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) National Leadership grant entitled Unvarnished: Housing Discrimination in the Northern and Western United States researching segregation, tools of discrimination, and resistance strategies across America.