Join social historian, University of York professor emeritus, and author of Sugar: The World Corrupted, From Slavery to Obesity, James Walvin, as he uncovers the fraught history of one of our most prevalent ingredients: sugar. From its role in catalyzing colonialism and slave trading, to its current contributions to health crises, Walvin delivers this history without any sugar coating.

Presented in connection with the exhibition “Waterfront.”

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The Not-So-Sweet History of Sugar
Tuesday, October 16
Doors: 6:00 pm
Event: 6:30 pm
General Admission $10 / $5 for Members

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Brooklyn Historical Society public programs are made possible by the New York State Council of the Arts with the support of Governor Andrew Cuomo and the New York State Legislature; and, in part, by public funds from the New York Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council.

The History Makers series is proudly presented by Bank of America.