<h3>Untangling the relationship between race and psychiatry in the American South</h3> There is a complicated history of racism and psychiatric healthcare in the Deep South states of Georgia, Alabama...

Professor Kylie Smith’s new book, Jim Crow in the Asylum, is set to be published by UNC Press January 13th, in both print and open access digital editions.

<h3>Untangling the relationship between race and psychiatry in the American South</h3> There is a complicated history of racism and psychiatric healthcare in the Deep South states of Georgia, Alabama...

Explore how the 2026 theme “Who Owns Our Knowledge” is reflected in our projects

The Civil Rights movement of the 1950's and 60's sought to end racial segregation in all U.S. public institutions, including hospitals. Psychiatric hospitals became political battlegrounds over segreg...

Celebrated actor and writer Paterson Joseph performs “An Evening with Sancho … and Me?” at Emory on Thursday, Sept. 18. The free, ticketed performance is based on his historical novel “The Secret Diar...

Thursday, Sep 18, 2025

Step into the past and join us for an exploration of William J. Wilson's vision of America's first Black museum!

Join the Fox Center for a special lecture by Wojciech Sadurski on the concept, causes, and significance of modern populism.