Nathaniel R. Jones Freedom Speaker Series presents Award-Winning Historian David Blight

Join the Freedom Center for an evening with award-winning historian David Blight. Drawing excerpts from his latest book, Yale and Slavery: A History, Blight examines the history, legacies and remembrances of slavery in America, including how pillars of American higher education, even in New England, emerged over time intertwined with the national and international history of racial slavery. Along the way, Blight also addresses the current crisis of trust in universities as ownership and censorship of history threaten the integrity of fact and the inclusion of diverse voices.

6:00 p.m. Reception with light bites and refreshments
7:00 p.m. Discussion with David Blight, followed by Q&A

Tickets available February 1.

Presented as part of the Nathaniel R. Jones Freedom Speaker Series, generously supported by Francie and John Pepper.

If you need accommodations or have any questions about our accessibility resources, please contact us in advance at accessible@nurfc.org.