In this presentation, historian Marcia Chatelain, Ph.D., will talk about the stories that didn’t make it into her Pulitzer Prize winning book Franchise: The Golden Arches in Black America. The post-1968 civil rights era presented a series of challenges to activists, bureaucrats, and everyday community members who constantly searched for solutions to the pressing problem of racial injustice. By pivoting to embrace business as a tool for social justice, the fast food industry was able to enter and influence various urban communities.
Dr. Chatelain offers keynote lectures, moderates panels, and presents workshops around the world. If you are interested in inviting Dr. Chatelain to your campus or community, consult this calendar first to determine her availability. She hopes to see you at her next event.