MOHAI “The Whitest City in America? African American Influence on the History of Seattle”

MOHAI’s annual Denny Lecture presents the very best in regional historical scholarship.

In his 2016 lecture, The Whitest City in America? African American Influence on the History of Seattle, Dr. Quintard Taylor, Jr. explores Seattle’s African American history and how the city’s changing demographics influence its future. Specializing in African American history in the west, Dr. Taylor is the Scott and Dorothy Bullitt Professor of American History at the University of Washington, editor of the book series Race and Culture in the American West, and founder of BlackPast.org.
Members: $5
General Public: $10