It is still open today. In this hourlong program, curator sarah levit shows us what architecture can reveal about how the mentally ill were cared for over time. We decided to do this exhibition for many reasons, one of which i think its a real important moment to be talking about the role of the federal government in providing Public Health and providing healthcare for the mentally ill. And what that role has been over time. I think this is an interesting time to talk about that. Also, right now, at st. Elizabeths in d. C. , its really a time where theyre looking to develop the land. Its now split into two halves, the federal government owns half of it and it will become the department of Homeland Security, which is something thats happening right now and also development is really starting on the east campus, which is owned by the city of washington, d. C. , its a really interesting time to Start Talking about that since theyre really moving forward and starting that development proce
And a variety of other prize s. The list goes on and on. Let me mention her first book about women after the civil war. Another multiple prizewinning book. Agreed to come here today and talk with us specifically about the history of emancipation, the end of slavery during the civil war, a topic always on peoples agenda for teaching and discussion but particularly widely discussed earlier this summer the anniversary of juneteenth. That is what got us started thinking about inviting her to speak with us about that history which is complicated, exciting, and always in need of clarification. Let me turn it over to tera hunter to talk a little bit about the process of wartime emancipation. What happened, and what are some of the most important things people need to know . Dr. Hunter thank you for inviting me to be part of this. Thanks to all of the people out there listening and watching. I thought i would start with giving an overview of the process by which slavery was destroyed during th
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2024 marks 40 years since experimental filmmaker Lynne Sachs took her first video class at DCTV, and in celebration, DCTV's Firehouse Cinema in NYC will be presenting an extensive retrospective. Taking place June 7-11, the series features 24 of her films plus a sound-collage world premiere associated with her latest film, Contractions, which was a
Howard Francis Taylor, foremost early sociological critic of IQ tests, died at 83 last spring and will be remembered in a memorial service Friday princeton.edu - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from princeton.edu Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.