Historian Julie Sze examines the link between race, class, and garbage and explores how culturally and politically disenfranchised communities re-work long-standing conflations between polluted places and peoples. Throughout New York’s history, particularly in the second half of the twentieth century, community organizations have worked through social movements and policymaking to improve the physical landscape and public health in their neighborhoods. The talk will address case studies around NYC garbage politics in the 1980s and 1990s, while also considering at previous historical moments and sites outside the city.

Event is free, but pre-registration is required. Please register here: http://www.nyam.org/events/2015/2015-08-03.html