SCARECROW VIDEO AND HUMANITIES WASHINGTON PRESENT SATURDAYS WITH SCARECROW

Scarecrow is thrilled to once again partner with Humanities Washington for this series of FREE online presentations exploring the intersection of art, culture, and history.
Registration is required for these events. Register at: bit.ly/scarecrowsaturdays

Please join us for these fun and informative talks!

SEPTEMBER 7 AT 2:00PM
Un-American Activities: The Blacklist Era and Hollywood
With Robert Horton

“Are you now or have you ever been a member of the Communist Party?”

The answer to this question cast hundreds of lives into turmoil at the dawn of the Cold War. This presentation tells the stories from this heartbreaking and scandalous era.

SEPTEMBER 14 AT 2:00PM
They Want Our Rhythm, but Not Our Blues: African American Innovation through Pop Culture
With LaToya Brackett

Reflecting on music, sports, language, food, and even hair, this talk calls audiences in beyond the rhythm to recognize the blues that made African American popular culture and serves as a guide to appreciating the art of Black pop culture.

SEPTEMBER 21 AT 2:00PM
Resisting Erasure through Storytelling
With Putsata Reang

Today, an increasing number of Americans like Putsata are at risk of erasure. Putsata discusses the dangers of dwelling on differences and encourages audiences to share their personal stories as an antidote to erasure.