I attended a presentation hosted by the Landmark Society in Rochester titled History of Segregation and Racist Policy in Greater Rochester by Shane Wiegand. The presentation was powerful in two regards. First and foremost, the personal stories told about the devastating impact of the redlining policies in Rochester were truly moving. Secondly, seeing the powerful usage of primary sources was inspiring. I walked away from the presentation with a determination to replicate the powerful storytelling using primary sources in my own work.
I contacted the presenter, Shane Wiegand to ask if he would share the sources of his primary sources. I was thrilled to see that he is already working with a strong group of individuals to bring these lessons to the classroom. There is so much work to be done. I am excited to continue the exploration of social justice and primary sources.
This month also marked my second vaccine shot! A step closer to a more relaxed social fabric.
This month I also worked hard to finalize the paperwork for the eight authors coming to campus to speak to students for our Wordstock event.
