Join curators and historians for an engaging series of panels offering perspectives on the current pandemic. Panelists will virtually share objects from the past as a springboard to a lively discussion of how to better understand the present. Audience questions are encouraged and will be addressed in the moderated dialogue. The blame game associated with the COVID-19 pandemic is nothing new. Xenophobia, ethnic scapegoating, and racial fault have long been associated with communicable diseases. The emergence of COVID-19 has led to a dramatic rise in antagonistic rhetoric towards Asian Americans. Using objects and images, panelists will explore the complex and intertwined history of prejudice, disease, and violence over the last 200 years. Moderator:
Alexandra Lord, PhD, National Museum of American History Panelists:
Theodore Gonzalves, PhD, National Museum of American History
Erika Lee, PhD, University of Minnesota
Natalia Molina, PhD, University of Southern California The National Museum of American History welcomes visitors of all ages and abilities. Real-time captioning (CART) will be provided for online programs. For other questions about accessibility, please email nmahprograms@si.edu. Two weeks’ notice is preferred. |