Historical Perspectives on Whiteness: An Intersectional Conversation with Dr. Nell Painter

The Office of Global Inclusion, Diversity, and Strategic Innovation (OGI) was honored to host a virtual conversation with Dr. Nell Painter, eminent historian and retired Professor Emerita of American History at Princeton University, moderated by SVP, Global Inclusion and Strategic Innovation, Dr. Lisa M. Coleman. An NYUWomxn100 and NYU BeTogether event, the discussion focused on Dr. Painter’s highly acclaimed and NYTimes Bestselling publication, The History of White People.

Dr. Painter’s The History of White People is featured in the NYU Summer Reads: Learning for Action—TOGETHER series - a selection of three shared readings for reflection, discourse, and engagement toward advancing equity and social justice at NYU, as part of the action initiatives announced by President Hamilton and the NYU Board of Trustees. The 2020 summer selections provides historical and social contexts on the realities of race, racism, and intersectionality.