Veteran journalist and renowned author Antero Pietila will discuss his new book, The Ghosts of Johns Hopkins: The Life and Legacy That Shaped an American City, which not only examines the life and legacy of Johns Hopkins, the powerhouse behind the world's most influential medical institutions, but discusses the impact his institutions had on the racial geography of Baltimore, even long after his death. A panel discussion follows the talk.
The event is from 4 to 5:30 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 20, in Sommer Hall, Bloomberg School of Public Health.
Register in advance on the Johns Hopkins Urban Health Institute website to join an insightful discussion about the historical relationship between Johns Hopkins and the city of Baltimore. UHI is sponsoring this event.