New-York Historical Society Tour: “Black Citizenship in the Age of Jim Crow”

Join us for a much-anticipated new exhibit at the New-York Historical Society, “Black Citizenship in the Age of Jim Crow.” This exhibit explores the struggle for full citizenship and racial equality that unfolded in the 50 years after the Civil War. Leading our tour will be Assistant Curator Lily Wong, who co-curated the exhibit.

Opening to mark the 150th anniversary of the ratification of the 14th Amendment, the exhibition is organized
chronologically from the end of the Civil War to the end of World War I and highlights the central role played by
African Americans in advocating for their rights. It also examines the depth and breadth of opposition to black advancement. Art, artifacts, photographs, and media will help visitors explore these transformative decades in American history and understand their continuing relevance today.

After the tour we’ll eat lunch at Storico, a restaurant located at the museum.

Joining us for this event is Fordham’s own Sarah Celentano, Ph.D., GSAS ’07. Celentano is the chairman’s council manager for the Department of Development at the New-York Historical Society. She will share her expertise with us throughout the day.

This event costs $65 per person, which includes the tour and lunch.

An email reminder with meeting details will be sent to all registrants one week prior to the event. Please reach out if you have any questions. We hope to see you there!