“Civil War Memory and the History of Homosexuality” presented by Andrew Donnelly Two developments took place at the end of the nineteenth century: one, a national shift of sympathies retrospectively toward the lost Confederate cause and, two, the emergence of homosexuality as an identity in medicine and the law. This talk brings these two seemingly disconnected …

Anne Moody is remembered by historians and fans of her memoir, “Coming of Age in Mississippi” only for her life before 1964, and not for the civil rights work she did later. This talk by Leigh Ann Wheeler will focus on Moody’s promotion of the German edition of her book in Europe between 1969 and 1974, showing how …

“Race and the College Mobility Trap” presented by Ryan Parsons Educators are used to telling students that education, and especially higher education, is a reliable pathway to social mobility. For many students, especially young people of color from disadvantaged communities, this pathway is marked by detours, potholes, and other obstacles to “conventional” success. In this talk, …

Spring Documentary Showcase The Spring Documentary Showcase is a celebration of the work by Southern Studies documentary students. Each artist will present their work, followed by a Q&A session.