Tuesday, February 9, 2021

Lunch and Learn, Noon on Zoom

Join us during Black History Month for a discussion with Dr. Marcia Chatelain, author of the powerful new book Franchise: The Golden Arches in Black America, examining the intricate relationship among African American politicians, civil rights organizations, communities, and the fast food industry.

Marcia Chatelain is a Professor of History and African American Studies at Georgetown University. The author of South Side Girls: Growing up in the Great Migration (Duke University Press, 2015) she teaches about women’s and girls’ history, as well as black capitalism. An active public speaker and educational consultant, Chatelain has received awards and honors from the Ford Foundation, the American Association of University Women, and the German Marshall Fund of the United States. At Georgetown, she has won several teaching awards. In 2016, the Chronicle of Higher Education named her a Top Influencer in academia in recognition of her social media campaign #FergusonSyllabus, which implored educators to facilitate discussions about the crisis in Ferguson, Missouri in 2014. She has held an Eric and Wendy Schmidt Fellowship at New America, a National Endowment for the Humanities Faculty Fellowship, and an Andrew Carnegie Fellowship.

This talk is part of the Woodrow Wilson House Speaker Series LUNCH & LEARN, TUESDAYS at NOON on ZOOM
Join notable historians, curators, and leaders for a series exploring the social movements of the early 20th Century and their relevance today. Talks explore Women’s Suffrage, activism and protest, racial inequity, and the consequences and legacy of Woodrow Wilson’s presidency.