Hidden Histories Narrative Change Research Projects
The TRHT Hidden Histories Initiative supports collaborative research projects focused on unveiling the hidden racial histories of SIUE and communities in the Metro East region. We are particularly interested in projects that provide context and baseline data related to three of the main areas of the TRHT framework-separation, law and the economy. The TRHT core planning team will issue a call for proposals in Fall 2022.
- Separation: Examining and finding ways to address segregation, colonization and concentrated poverty in neighborhoods to ultimately ensure equitable access to health, education and jobs.
- Law: Reviewing discriminatory civil and criminal laws and the public policies that come from them and recommending solutions that will produce a just application of law.
- Economy: Studying structured inequality and barriers to economic opportunities and recommending approaches that can create an equitable society.
A TRHT LibGuide is being developed to support research efforts aligned with the goals of TRHT. We welcome suggestions for additional resources.
Publications
Weissinger, Sandra, Kathryn Bentley, Antwoinette Ayers, and Connie Frey Spurlock. 2022. “Beloved by Many; Abandoned by Some: The Undying and Unwavering Spirit of East Saint Louis, Illinois. A Cultural Clap Back.” In Black Fire: This Time, edited by K. McMillon. Detroit: Aquarius Press.
