Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library -- Reckoning with Our Past: Presidential Sites Confront Racial Inequity

FAIN: ZPP-283688-22

Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library Foundation (Staunton, VA 24401-4332)
Robin Wilson von Seldeneck (Project Director: May 2021 to July 2024)

The implementation of nine virtual discussions and related materials that explore the connection between presidents and racial inequality.

The WWPL seeks $50,000 for the implementation of 9 virtual humanities discussions that explore the connection between presidents and racial inequality. Live virtual discussions amongst public historians and scholars that include Q&A sessions with the public, along with educational materials, are opportunities for honest discussion and reflection as we move toward a more just society. Confirmed partners include representatives from several presidential sites. In addition to the monthly discussions, we will develop a virtual toolkit that includes free resources developed for each of the discussions, including primary resource materials, information about each contributor, and links to external resources. Additional materials such as curriculum guides, book lists, and other resources prepared by scholars and experts will be included. Free access to all resources in the virtual toolkit and recordings of the sessions will be available at a website developed for this project.