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UCE of FIT Black History Month Event: Race, Space and Place Perceptions in Gentrifying NYC

February 20, 2024 at 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm

vintage photo of segregated drinking water fountains Dr. Todd Levon Brown will speak on the topic of “Race, Space and Place Perceptions in Gentrifying NYC.”

This presentation delves into the role of architecture in perpetuating socioracial divisions and investigates how specific architectural elements in gentrified neighborhoods are perceived through a racialized lens, leading to varying assessments among different socioracial groups.

Lunch will be served.

This event is part of the FIT Diversity Collective’s Black History Month activities; for a full schedule of activities, visit fitnyc.edu/blackhistory.

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  • Robert Lagary Board Room
  • Marvin Feldman Center, Ninth Floor, Fashion Institute of Technology
    New York City , NY United States

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