Annette Gordon-Reed to Deliver 2024 Hatfield Lecture

On February 29, 2024, Annette Gordon-Reed will present the annual John L. Hatfield ’67 Lecture, “On Juneteenth.” Annette Gordon-Reed is a Professor of History in the Faculty of Arts and Sciences at Harvard University, the Carl M. Loeb University Professor at Harvard Law School, and the award-winning author of six books. Her latest book, On Juneteenth, sets out to capture the integral importance of the holiday to American history.

As our nation now recognizes June 19th as a national holiday, On Juneteenth is both an essential account and a stark reminder that the fight for equality is exigent and ongoing. This meaningful and personal talk, based on the book, breathes new life into the historical events that have led us to this moment—and illuminates a new path forward.