Dr. Khalil Gibran Muhammad, Director of the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture in New York City, will deliver a compelling lecture on the intersections of race, crime, and urban development. His acclaimed book, The Condemnation of Blackness: Race, Crime, and the Making of Modern Urban America, will be the focal point of this discussion. Following his speech, Dr. Muhammad will sign copies of his book, providing a unique opportunity to engage with him on his powerful exploration of black criminality and its impact on modern cities.
Dr. Muhammad’s scholarly work addresses critical issues such as the racial politics of criminal law, policing, juvenile delinquency, and the social reform movements that shaped modern urban spaces. He is a sought-after expert in these areas, with a wealth of experience that draws upon his background in history and research at the Schomburg Center, which houses 10 million artifacts on the global Black experience.
Book Signing:
Immediately following the lecture, Dr. Muhammad will be available to sign copies of The Condemnation of Blackness: Race, Crime, and the Making of Modern Urban America.
Sponsored By:
- African American Faculty Staff Association (AAFSA)
- Department of History
- Center for African American Studies (CAAS)
- Delta Sigma Theta – Lambda Chi Chapter
