Amanda Seligman, Professor and Chair of the UWM Department of History, presents a talk, “Making Social Justice with the Neighbors: How Block Clubs Shaped Chicago,” on Friday, Feb. 26 at 3 p.m. in the fourth floor Conference Center of the UWM Golda Meir Library, 2311 E. Hartford Ave.

Professor Seligman examines how Chicago neighbors have used block clubs to make social justice together for a century. By combining Do-It-Yourself labor with strategic appeals for government assistance, Chicagoans have worked out a method for remediating social injustices and shaping the city to address their needs.

The lecture is free and open to the public. Accommodations for people with disabilities can be made if requested ahead of time by calling 414-229-6202. Public parking is available in the UWM Union parking lot.