October 16, 2025
4:15pm – 6:15pm online
Present day issues such as birthright citizenship, voting rights, equality, and racial justice all have deep roots in the Reconstruction era, when Americans struggled to define the meaning of freedom and belonging after the Civil War. The debates from that time continue to shape our laws, institutions, and national identity today. As students grapple with questions about their rights and the future of democracy, understanding this history is more urgent than ever. Join us on October 16 for a special talk with historian Dr. Kate Masur, who will guide educators in unpacking the legacy of Reconstruction and offer new strategies for teaching this pivotal period in ways that connect directly to the concerns of our students and communities.
We are excited to invite you to our next Connecting Past to Present workshop featuring historian Dr. Kate Masur. Dr. Masur is the author of Until Justice Be Done: America’s First Civil Rights Movement, from the Revolution to Reconstruction and co-author of the graphic novel Freedom Was in Sight: A Graphic History of Reconstruction in the Washington, D.C., Region.
In this engaging session, Dr. Masur will discuss her research on Reconstruction as a civil rights struggle and how this history connects to the most pressing issues of our time, including birthright citizenship, equality, and voting rights. Educators will explore new ways to help students understand how the unfinished work of Reconstruction continues to shape our democracy today. Join us for this timely and inspiring workshop that links past struggles for justice to the challenges and possibilities of the present.
Fee: $25 – $75 sliding scale
You decide what you can afford to pay. Your support makes it possible for the UCLA History-Geography Project to continue offering programs, curriculum, and professional learning that center equity and diverse voices in history at a time when this work is increasingly under threat.