Reconstruction in America was marked by triumphs and tragedies that collectively worked to usher in a century of Black sovereignty as well as legal and extralegal expressions of white supremacy. Join Dr. Terry Anne Scott as she explores the varied contours of Reconstruction, with particular attention paid to Black freedom expressions and the building of community.

Lecture Two. Reconstruction Triumphs and Black Towns

Lecture dates: April 5, 12, 19

One ticket provides access to all three lectures. Recordings of the lectures will be sent to all who purchase a ticket. The recordings will remain available until May 3

From political powerhouses such as Hiram Revels and Blanche Bruce, to the incorporation of Black towns and the established of Black-owned businesses, organizations, and other entities, Reconstruction was defined in large measure by autonomy and perseverance. Lecture two will examine how African Americans welcomed the post-war era with a spirited readiness to further increase their social and economic autonomy while navigating the racialized violence and suppression that marked the era.