Brooklyn Abolitionists
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Edward Rothstein's review of Brooklyn Historical Society's new exhibition Brooklyn Abolitionists / In Pursuit of Freedom in The New York Times (1/16/2014) makes mention of CBBG and CBBG's upcoming program Muslim And...? Portraits of American Muslims:
"The public programs of the Brooklyn [Historical] Society place an emphasis on contemporary issues related to the exhibition, with discussions about modern-day slavery and about current experiences of Muslims (though not, apparently, about the vast history of slavery in the Middle East). [BHS] is also creating an oral history project called Crossing Borders, Bridging Generations that explores the nature of 'mixed-heritage' identity. These attempts to create a vital institution are intriguing — and the society invites multiple visits — but current-day tastes and a preoccupation with 'activist' politics are only a part of the story."
Read the full review here.
Brooklyn Abolitionists / In Pursuit of Freedom is on view at Brooklyn Historical Society Wednesday - Sunday, 12 - 5PM. Directions and visitor information available here.