By Derek H. Alderman Given the highly discriminatory history of hospitality in the United States, the relationship between African Americans and tourism is obviously complex. Despite this documented history, inequalities still characterize the industry. This article explores this topic through a social justice lens as well as seeing the African American tourist as an important…
By M. Anderson A newer (and short) article more broad in its discussion of accessibility by focusing on travel and albeit architecture. Among several things, the author mentions the push of airlines for “economic efficiency,” restrictions around historic preservation, and current legislation news around this area. Andersen, M. “Navigating Through Ableist Architecture” Bitch, August 1,…
By Carroll Van West Carroll Van West examines the pervasive but often forgotten influence of race, class,and gender in historic interpretation of historic landscapes and sites. Even within gendered spaces, the distinct difference that race and ethnicity play in determining historic treatment is examined. This Chapter in Preservation of What, for Whom? also discusses these…
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