Description
Explore the history of racism in St. Louis with Julie Nicolai, Author of “Enslavement & the Underground Railroad in IL & MO” and a local historian with a BA & MA from Washington University in St. Louis. This insightful session aims to inspire collaboration for ending white privilege. Delve into stories of historical figures like Caroline Quarlls, a freedom seeker navigating her odyssey from bondage, and examine instances of lynchings without due process or trial, along with systemic violence employed by whites to oppress Blacks. The class will conclude with a “town hall” discussion, fostering dialogue on forging a path towards unity.