This lecture will examine the origins of the Hill District as an African American community, its economy and culture, how it grew and changed over time, and the impact of the urban renaissance programs of the 1930s through the 1960s.
Please Note: Because this lecture is open to the public, registration will be through this link: https://pitt.zoom.us/meeting/register/4uTge92lRVypHa-rGDOQ-g
Jared Day, PhD, taught U.S. history at Carnegie Mellon University for 16 years. His areas of specialization are U.S. and European political, urban, and cultural history as well as Pittsburgh history, African American history, and world history. He is the author or co-author of several books, including (with Joe Trotter) Race and Renaissance: African Americans in Pittsburgh since World War II. He currently lives in Windham, CT.