Building an Equitable Firm: Social Justice History in the American Built Environment

In recognition of Black History Month, the EDI Forum Series continues with a look at Social Justice History and how historic inequities in land use policies and practices have shaped our current world. Shan-Estelle Brown, PhD, assistant professor of anthropology and co-coordinator of the Global Health Program at Rollins College will provide an introduction to her work in community-engaged research. This will be followed by a discussion on historic government practices, policies such as black laws, Jim Crow laws, organized domestic terrorism, have impacted African-Americans. We will also explore the role of architects in furthering the cause of social justice through practice.