Segregated Spaces: Race, the Great Outdoors, & Public Recreation
Schedule
Sat Apr 18 2026 at 01:00 pm to 03:00 pm
UTC-04:00Location
Historic Ebenezer Baptist Church | Atlanta, GA
About this Event
When one hears the word segregation what frequently comes to mind are images of churches, bus depots, schools, and diners. Often, what is overlooked are the public spaces that enrich and nurture our spirits and provide important outlets to recreate. This program will examine matters of equity, justice, and freedom in natural settings and in public recreation facilities during the Jim Crow Era of social, political, and economic segregation. Specifically, the speakers will examine this topic as it relates to the natural environment, public pools, and state parks.
Speakers
Carolyn Finney, Ph.D., Author, Black Faces, White Spaces
William E. O’Brien, Ph.D., Author, Landscapes of Exclusion
Hannah S. Palmer, Author, The Pool is Closed
Where is it happening?
Historic Ebenezer Baptist Church, 407 Auburn Ave NE, Atlanta, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 0.00


















