They Want Our Rhythm, but Not Our Blues: African American Innovation through Pop Culture

The Historic Trust will host a free public lecture, “They Want Our Rhythm, but Not Our Blues: African American Innovation Through Pop Culture,” by LaToya Brackett, associate professor of African American studies at the University of Puget Sound and member of the leadership team for the Race and Pedagogy Institute. Reflecting on music, sports, language, food and hair, this talk explores the blues that made African American popular culture. The lecture is 6 p.m. Feb. 6 at General O.O. Howard House, 750 Anderson St. A, Vancouver. Register at tinyurl.com/4c6c4xxs.