A Chosen Exile: A History of Racial Passing in American Life [Live event at the National Archives Museum]Posted in History, Live Events, Media Archive, Passing, United States, Videos on 2015-03-03 01:32Z by Steven |
The National Archives Museum
William G. McGowan Theater
Corner of Constitution Avenue and 7th Street, NW
Washington, D.C.
2015-02-27, 12:00 EST (Local Time)
Airs on C-SPAN 2, Sunday, 2015-03-08, 19:00 EDT. For more information, click here.
Between the 18th and mid-20th centuries, countless African Americans passed as white, leaving behind families and friends, roots and community. Historian Allyson Hobbs explores the possibilities and challenges that racial indeterminacy presented to men and women living in a country obsessed with racial distinctions.
A book signing will follow the program. Purchase this book [A Chosen Exile: A History of Racial Passing in American Life] on the day of the event from the myArchives Store and receive a 15% discount (members get 20% off).
For more information, click here.