Humanitini: The High Cost of Home Rule
Date and Time
Nov 3, 2016 6:30 pm
Location
450K
450 K St NW, Washington, District of Columbia, 20001
Nov 3, 2016 6:30 pm
450K
In the early 1990s, Washington, DC was gripped by epidemics of drugs, violence and political turmoil that ravaged the city and left it nearly bankrupt. Seeking to restore order and financial solvency, Congress assumed control of district affairs by instituting a Financial Control Board. While the board was reviled for its perceived role in disempowering Washingtonians, and especially those of color, it also ushered in an era of government efficiency and economic prosperity–leaving behind a mixed legacy that we still grapple with today.
The Panelists:
Pamela Perkins, M.A., is the moderator of this event and an alumna of UNC-Chapel Hill and New York University. She is currently working towards her Ph.D. with an emphasis on Organizational Communication.
Amanda Huron is Assistant Professor of Interdisciplinary Social Sciences in the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of the District of Columbia.Â
Joyce Ladner is a renowned activist and eminent sociologist, having studied and interpreted the intersectionality of race, gender and class.
Derek Musgrove teaches courses in Post-WWII United States History with an emphasis on African American politics.Â
What is Humanitini?
Humanitini is an exciting happy hour event where Washington’s movers, shakers, and creators come together to think and drink. In honor of D.C.’s 225th anniversary, this year’s Humanitini series has celebrated our city’s colorful past, so that we can appreciate the present and plan for the future. Join us to engage with your peers, meet your neighbors, and learn from experts about what makes our city a unique place to live and play.
Free and open to all!
