Confronting the Legacy of Slavery in America




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ClassGraphic In contrast to current political efforts to downplay America’s history of systemic racism, the Equal Justice Initiative (EJI)—led by Bryan Stevenson—works to confront it. This study group explores the legacy of slavery and the narrative of white supremacy through the lens of EJI’s groundbreaking work in Montgomery, Alabama. We will focus on one of EJI’s most impactful projects: its research into post-Reconstruction lynching and the establishment of a national memorial to victims of racial terror. Using interactive media, participants will (1) experience the memorial by exploring its acclaimed design and the stories of racial violence; (2) analyze history through a review of EJI’s extensive research and discussion of the courageous anti-lynching campaign of Ida B. Wells; and (3) seek healing by engaging in dialogue to gain perspective and move toward national reconciliation. Whether you have visited EJI’s sites, hope to go, or simply wish to understand the enduring impact of this history, we invite you to join us.

Class Details

4 Session(s)
Weekly - Thu

Location
500 Davis Center

Instructor
Multiple

Tuition: 

$0.00

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Schedule Information

Date(s) Class Days Times Location Instructor(s)
7/9/2026 - 7/30/2026 Weekly - Thu 09:45 AM - 11:45 AM Evanston, 500 Davis Center  Map Roberta Rakove  ; Jonathan Yenkin  ; Suki 

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