Juneteenth Visit: Facing Georgetown’s History through Art

In observance of Juneteenth, join The Center for the Study of Slavery and Its Legacies, Georgetown University Library and the Georgetown Women’s Alliance for a community gathering to learn about the exhibit “Facing Georgetown’s History through Art.” This event will explore the artwork that emphasizes the enduring legacies of slavery for Georgetown, the descendants of the GU272, and the artists themselves.

Refreshments will be served.

Accommodation requests related to a disability, including accessible transportation, should be made by June 14, 2024 to Megan May at mm4695@georgetown.edu. A good faith effort will be made to fulfill requests made after June 14, 2024.

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The Center for the Study of Slavery and Its Legacies is home to academic and research initiatives connected to Georgetown’s ongoing commitments in Slavery, Memory, and Reconciliation. The Center supports rigorous new scholarship and innovation in disseminating knowledge about the history of enslavement and its past and current legacies.

Georgetown University Library empowers its users to discover, create, and share knowledge through its diverse collections, impactful programs, and inclusive spaces. By collaborating with university community members in research, teaching, and learning, the Library promotes a culture of inquiry and connection, across and beyond Georgetown.

Georgetown Women’s Alliance is an employee-led, volunteer organization that connects Georgetown University community members to foster connections, professional development, & gender equity.