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Friends Disappear: The Battle for Racial Equality in Evanston

  • Second Baptist Church 1717 Benson Avenue Evanston, Illinois 60201 (map)

Clemson professor Mary Barr discusses her book about local racial segregation, Friends Disappear: The Battle for Racial Equality in Evanston. Northwestern sociology professor Al Hunter moderates the discussion with audience members about racism in Evanston, past and present. This Illinois Speaks program is made possible in part by a grant from Illinois Humanities, the National Endowment for the Humanities, and the Illinois General Assembly.

Earlier Event: May 11
Kevin Coval
Later Event: October 1
2017 Chicago Book Expo