The Ghosts of Johns Hopkins: A Conversation with Antero Pietila

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Antero Pietila will discuss his new book, The Ghosts of Johns Hopkins: The Life and Legacy that Shaped an American City, which examines the life and legacy of Johns Hopkins, the powerhouse behind the world's most influential medical institutions, and the impact his institutions had on the racial geography of Baltimore, even long after his death. A panel discussion will follow with:

• Rev. Debra Hickman, CEO of Sisters Together and Reaching
• Rebecca Hoffberger, founder and director, American Visionary Arts Museum
• Graham Mooney, associate professor, Johns Hopkins Department of the History of Medicine
• Ron Peterson, president emeritus of the Johns Hopkins Health System

Register in advance to join an insightful discussion about the historical relationship between Hopkins and the city of Baltimore. This event is sponsored by the Johns Hopkins Urban Health Institute.