In a commitment to fostering nuanced interpretations of early American objects and meaningful dialogue on  historical constructions of race and their legacies, the Materializing Race community was created in spring 2020 to share and discuss scholarship on the intersections of identity and material culture in #VastEarlyAmerica.

 

Through participant-driven, virtual “un-conferences,” object-centered scholarship, and a desire to explore other forms of interrogation and connection, we  seek to privilege new and emerging voices who are committed to furthering this type of research and conversation.

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Materializing Race is an independent initiative run entirely by volunteers who do not receive compensation for this work. We are grateful to our panelists and participants who generously donate their time and expertise to Materializing Race. 

 

Thank you for being the core of our community and the embodiment of our vision.

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